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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955/03/14 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 134 March 14, 1955 �7 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 14, 1955 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8:33 P.M. Invocation was given by Reverend Lundquist-of Prince of Peace Lutheran Churdh. The following Council Members were present at roll call: Councilman H. J. Bolmggren Councilman H. C. Davis Councilman C. L. Hurd Coundilman C. R. Middleton, Mayon R. C. Fernstrom Also present was City Manager Phil W. Smith; City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery; and Council- Secretary, Joseph Justad: Mr. Montgomery left some papers and left immediately. Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Cedar Lake Road-from Wyoming Ave. etc. Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch February 24, 1955; a public hearing was had on propoed assessment-covering the cost of im- provement of Cedar Lake Road from WyOmifig Avenue- (Burd Place) to 150 feet west of Flagg Avenue. No'persons appeared. Resolution - No. 30 ' The following resolution, having been read'by the Secretary, on motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, -was adopted by unanimous -vote of all members of the Council present: RESOLUTION LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council has met at the time specified in Notice of Assess- ment Hearing published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch February 24, 1955, relating to the proposed assessment hereinafter described, and has held a public hearing on said proposed assessment and passed upon all objections thereto, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that proposed special assessment covering the cost of Improvement No. 53-88 Cedar Lake Road from Wyoming Avenue (Burd Place) to 150 feet west of Flagg Avenue, by acquisition of right-of-way and grading, be hereby adopted and shall constitute. a special assessment against the lands named therein in the respective amounts therein set forth, which lands are found to be benefited in said respective amounts, and with accruing interest thereon, shall be a lien upon the property included in said assessment concurrently with general taxes payable in 3 equal' annual installments, the-first of which shall be payable concurrently with/taxes levied in the year 1955 and payable in the year 1956, deferred installments thereof to bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum from the date of this resol- ution. Dr. Allen and others Regarding Minnetonka Waters Dr. Arthur Allen and John Eidem appeared and discussed the Grays Bay Dam problem. They are members of the Greater Minnetonka Council Inc., consisting of 40 plus organizations that are non political in the Lake area. They want to control the Lake pollution, see to seeding fish. He spoke of Grays Bay Dam Law and about A. C. Godwards new plan for area and Engineer Meyers report on A. C. Godwards plan. Mayor R. C. Fernstrom explained that our concern was whether or not our folks would be flooded out. Dr. Allen says that there is no concern as far as Engineer Meyers is concerned that the Day at Grays Bay is in danger. Dr. Allen says that Meyers will look at Dam soon. (See resolution later in the meeting.) Re: Sharp Angle Curves on Gorham Avenue etc, On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the matter of Gorham Avenue to Walker to Highway No. 7 to eliminate sharp angle curves, referred to City Manager Phil W. Smith for a report as soon as possibles by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. 135 March 14, 1955 Proposed Storm Sewer to Relieve Cambridge and Alabama Avenue Howard Hallgren, 6013 Cambridge Avenue, and Irving Hansen, 3850 Alabama Avenue, asked abort the proposed Storm Sewer to relieve Cambridge and Alabama Avenue. City Manager, Phil W. Smith, says that we will stub out from Excelsior Blvd. so that we will not have to tear up paving later, but no thought of doing the work this year. They also asked about using and fixing up the Southeast corner of Cambridge Avenue and Alabama Avenue. They would like to do some of the work with neigh- borhood help if it is oked by the Council. Q� Mayor Fernstrom, says if City Funds are needed it would require referring to the Park Board. Otherwise, if the neighbors want to do it, there seems to be no objection. Councilman Middleton says he would work with them. Councilman Jorvig Councilman Jorvig arrived at the meeting at 10:30 P.M. Storm Sewer - 55-1 - 31st & Utah Drainage Area City Engineer, Phil W. Smith, says he needs a place to take the water from 32nd Street and Texas Avenue. Max Renner said he had the answer by digging a deep dry well. It was suggested that he and Phil W. Smith, City Engineer, take a look at this spot and others this week and make a report to the Council meeting, March 21, 1955• Grading No. 54-164 W. 35th Street from Texas to Boone City Engineer, Phil W. Smith, reported that right-of-way was all secured so that the job could proceed. Max Dahlquist the owner of the home on the Northeast corner of Boone Avenue and 35th Street discussed this matter at some length. He has a large frontage and is paying a large sewer assessment, and would like to get some relief on this grading cost. No relief seemed to be available. Estimate Cost of Sanitary Sewer with City- of Minneapolis , Letter dated March 8, 1955 giving the estimate cost of rebuilding the 33inch Sanitary Sewer on 38th Street between Drew Avenue South and Xerxes Avenue South, at $138,932.47, was read and discussed On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City Engineer, Phil W. Smith, was asked to get the recordings of sewage flow from Hopkins and at the entrance to Minneapolis, and also prepare assessment area for the 38th Street between Drew Avenue and Xerxes Avenue rebuilding. By un- animous vote of all Council Members present. _Letter Re: Permanent Fencing around low areas The following proposal, dated March 14, 1955 from City Engineer, Phil W. Smith, regarding permanent fencing around low drainage areas, was read. Spring thaws and gradual encroachment upon drainage areas by adjacent buildings have created hazardous conditions in and around low lots noir used by the City for drainage purposes. Since suitable storm sewers to serve these areas are not being considered for construction in the near future I request permission to_ provide permanent fencing around the below listed areas. The fencing will be 4' chain link fencing complete with 10' access gate. Area #1 All that art of the E 1601 of the W z of the E 2 of the NE4 of the NE4 of Section 18, T 117, R 21, lying N of the S 8801 thereof and S of the N, 2001 thereof. (West Side Utah approx- imately 200' South of Minnetonka) Approx. 726 Lin. Ft of Fencing © 1.65 1197.90 Labor preparing site for fencing 100.00 Total $1297.90 Area #2 Lots 11 and 12, Block 2, Last Texa Tonka Addition (Lots on the north side of Minnetonka Blvd. between Quebec Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue) Approx. 378 Lin Ft of Fencing a 1.65 623.70 Labor preparing site for fencing 50.00 $673.70 no action was taken. 136 March 14, 1955 Communication from Mr. Mc Cubrey of State Highway - Re: grade at Webster & Excel. Communication dated March 8, 1955, from Mr. Mc Cubrey of the State Blvd, Highway Department regarding grade at Webster Avenue and Excelsior Blvd.(S.P. 2735-29A (T.H. 1005, was deferred to the meeting of March 21, 1955. Ordinance No. 474 - second reading Second reading of Ordinance No. 474, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, on motion of Councilman Davis and seconded by Councilman Middleton, was deferred to the meeting of March 21, 1955•2 by unanimous vote of all Council members present. Application for Permit to remove Surplus Sand, Gravel, etc. Application received from Ruth C. Cornish, dated February 28, 1955 for a permit to remove surplus sand, gravel and clay from the property described as follows: That part of SEy�, of NES, lying South of Superior Blvd. and east of a line running from a point in center line of Superior Blvd. distant 328.7 ft. east of west line of SE 1 of NE1 to a point in South line of SE4 of NE�, dist. 330 ft. E of SW ! thereof excepting roads. Plat 38101, Parcel 3600, Twp. 117, Range 22, Dist. 34, School District 133, in area 12.92 acres. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd action on the request of Ruth E. Cornish, dated February 28, 1955 for a permit to remove surplus sand, gravel and clay from the above described property was deferred until March 21, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Council -Members present. Application of Louis Roberge for a Vending Machine at Meadowbrook Manor Application of Louis Roberge for a Food Vending Machine to be installed in Meadowbrook Manor, for milk and other food items, was read and also letter approving same from Meadowbrook Manor Inc. Louis Roberge explained his Food Vending Machine would dispense milk, eggs, bread and butter, merely emergency items. On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, that the application be denied. No vote taken. a, Councilman Hurd explained that he feels that 2 garages are going to be developed into a grocery store and the property is zoned Multiple Dwelling. He feels that an ordinance should be provided to cover a deal of this kind in Multiple Dwellings zone districts. On motion of Councilman Hurd and seconded by Councilman Davis, that the above application be referred to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Application for Permit to Construct a New Church Building-The Prince of Peace Letter from the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, dated March 11, 19552 asking for a permit to construct a new church building on their property, which lies between Division Street and Highway No. 7, 160 feet west of Texas Avenue, was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Building Inspector was authorized to issue a building permit to The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church as per plans dated March 11, 1955, for a new church building on property lying between Division Street and Highway No. 7, starting 160 feet west of Texas Avenue, subject to the approval of City Manager after checking for drainage. I Request for Building Permit - Clarence Bros. Clarence Bros requested a permit for a Building at 1st Street and Gorham Avenue, for industrial purposes, described as follows: Lots 1 thru 6. Block 36, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park. On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the request of Clarence Bros*for a permit to build a building at 1st Street and Gorham Avenue was approved. The Building Inspector was authorized to issue a building permit, by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Report of Public Health Nursing Service for February, 1955 Report of Public Health Service for February, 1955,"was read, On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman 11iddleton, the Public Health Nurses report was ordered filed. 137 March 14, 1955 Application for Permit to Erect Billboards - General Outdoor Adv. Request of General Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to erect seven billboards on the roof of the Texa-Tonka Shopping Center at 8000 Minnetonka Boulevard, and for -bgo billboards on the roof at 7924 Minnetonka Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Building Inspector, Peter Stienstra, was authorized to issue permits for seven billboards on the roof of the Texa, Tonka Shopping Center at 8000 Minnetonka Blvd., and two billboards on the roof at 7924 Minnetonka Blvd., if in accordance with the building code. Motion lost by the following roll call vote, Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Jorvig, no; Councilman Hurd, abstaining; Councilman Davis•, no; Councilman Bolmgren, no; Mayor Fernstrom, no. Application for -Permit to Erect Sigri - Naegele Advertising Company On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the application of Naegele Advertising Company, dated March 10, 1955, for a permit to erect an Advertising sign at 4021 Vernon Ave., was deferred until representative comes in to explain, by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Deferred action of Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Mc Dermott - LeRoy On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the app- lication of LeRoy Sign Company for a permit to erect an advertising sign at 7001 Highway No. 7 for Mc Dermott Sales, was approved, and the Building Insp- ector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 473 Second reading Of Ordinance No. 473, entitled AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LANDS IN NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 117, RANGE 22, was dispensed with by unanimous consent of the Council. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Ord. No. 473 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Council Members ORDINANCE NO. 473 present. AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LANDS IN NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12 TOWNSHIP 117, RANGE 22 The City of St. Louis Park ordains: Section 1. It is hereby determined that proper petitions signed by all of the owners of the land described in Section 2 hereof, requesting annex- ation thereof to the City of St. Louis Park, have been duly filed with the City Clerk and that said lands abut on the corporate boundaries of the City of St. Louis Park and are situated within the Town of Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Section 2. The following described lands set forth in said petitions are hereby declared to be an addition to the City of St. Louis Park and the said territory is hereby annexed and made a part of said City pursuant to Section 413.22, Minnesota Statutes: That part of the Northeast Quarter (NEy) of Section One(1), Township One Hundred Seventeen (117), Range Twenty-Two (227, lying North of the center line of U.S. Highway #12; and That part of the Southeast Quarter (SES) of the Northeast Quarter (NES of Section One (1), Township One Hundred Seventeen (117), Range Twenty-two (22), lying South of the center lima of U.S. Highway #12 and East of a line running South from a point in the center line of U.S. Highway #12 distant 328.7 feet Fast of the West line of said Southeast Quarter (SE4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE-41) to a point in the South line of said Southeast Quarter (SE4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE4) distant 330 feet East of the Southwest corner thereof and-the North 208.71 feet of the West 208.71 feet of the East 283.71 feet of the Northeast Quarter (NE4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE4) of said Section 1. Adopted by the City Council, March 14, 1955• ATTEST: Mayor Clerk 138 � March 14, 1955 Ordinance No. 475 =- Second-Reading ----� Second reading of the following ordinance No. 475, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. IOUIS PARK, was dispensed with by unan:= imous consent of the Council. On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, the following ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the ORDINANCE NO. 475 Council present. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST.. LOUIS PARK The City of St. Louis Park ordains: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of St. Louis Park adopted January 20, 1932, as heretofore amended, is hereby further amended by reclassification of the area of*the respective use districts as defined in Section 2.2 of said ordinance and the use district maps therein referred to as follows: Lot 1, Highland Avenue Rearrangement shall be deleted from Multiple Dwelling Use District and included in the Light Industrial Use District, and shall be subject to all of the regulations of said ordinance relating to the Light Industrial Use District. Adopted by the City Council March 14, 1955• Mayor Attest: Clerk Licenses On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the following applications for 1955 licenses were approved, and the City Manager and City Clerk were authorized to issue same to expire December 31, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Veterans of Foreign Wars #5632 - Sell 3.2 Beer On-Sale-Club Re: Hennepin County Fair Clerk Justad reported that he had contacted Superintendent of Schools, H. R. Enestvedt, and was informed that St. Louis Park Schools take no part in the School Displays at the County Fair. On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the 81erk was instructed to file the request for funds for the County Fair. Continued Hearing of the application of Mpls. St. Ry. Co. and St. P. City Ry. Co. & T.U. Bus Co., to fix and Est. Rates of Fate. A continued hearing of the application of Mpls St. Ry. Company and St. Paul Railway Company, and the Twin City Motor Bus Company to fix and establish rates of fare is set for Tuesday, March 29, 1955, at 9:30 A.M., at the Hearing Room of the Commission, 470 State Office Building St. Paul, Minnesota. The notice was read and ordered filed. Bid Award - Cleaning of Well No. 5 City Engineer, Phil W. Smith's tabulation of bids received March 7, 1955 for the Cleaning of Well No. 5 and Repairing Deep Well Turbine Pump, and recomm- end&tion for award of same, was read It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the bid of Max Renner Well Company received March 7, 1955 for the Cleaning of Well No. 5 and Repairing Deep Well Turbine Pump was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the City Managgr and Mayor were authorized to'<exe- cute a contract for the City with theMax Renner Well Company for the work at price bid of $840.00, actual labor cost plus 15%, by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. 139 March 14, 1955 Letter Re: Improvement on Property in the neighborhood of W. 36th St. & Wooddale A letter received from the Planning Commission dated March 14, 1955, re- garding improvement on property in the neighborhood of West 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue, to provide for necessary clearance in event of future grade separation at Wooddale and the Railroad tracks, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, that a copy of the letter from the Planning Commission be referred to the Building Inspector, Peter Stienstra and the City Attorney, E. T. Montgomery, for their information, by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Resolution - Not. 31 On motion by Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the follow- ing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Councilman present: RESOLUTION CANCELLING 51-202 SANITARY SEWER 2U ##497 ASSESSMENT WHEREAS it appears that by resolution of the City Council adopted October 20, 1952, the following corner lot was inadvertantly assessed for two sanitary sewers- one on Florida (which is correct) and one on 26th St. (which is not correct); therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the 1953 and 1954 installments of such assessment heretofore paid in the respective amounts set forth below be refunded to the respective property owners, and, upon receipt of a signed verified claim and the paid tax statements, that the City Manager, the City Clerk, and the City Treasurer be hereby authorized to issue warrants inpay- ment of such refund to the respective property owner. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment for years 1955 thru 1962 hereto- fore levied against the following property be cancelled, and that the Auditor and the Treasurer of Hennepin County be hereby authorized to cancel the same upon their respective records. AMOUNTS TO BE REFUNDED NAME & ADDRESS LOTS BLK ADDITION 253 1954 Eugene Hoganson, L 16 & 7 Park Manor 41.60 42.90 2757 Florida S 16, L17 AMOUNTS TO Bre CANCELLED Total 1955 1956 _257 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 312.00 41.20 39.95 36.70 37.45 36.20 34.95 33.70 32.45 Traffic Check at Railroad Crossing on Brunswick Ave. The following report from Acting City Manager, Phil W. Smith, dated March 14, 1955 was read by the Council Secretary: A. Nelson, Qhief of police had Henry Nygaard made a traffic check at the railroad crossing on Brunswick Avenue. The count was made Wednesday, March 9, 1955 over a twelve hour period from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and the total was 1947 cars. The railroad flagman works from 6:00 A.M. to 5 P. M. Monday through Friday. He does not work Saturday or Sunday. Traffic Signals for Minnetonka Blvd. and Hampshire Ave. The following report received from Acting City Manager, Phil W. Smith, dated March 14, 1955, was read by the Council Sectetary: Chief of Police Nelson informs me that the cost of traffic signals including wire and controls for Minnetonka Blvd. and Hampshire Avenue is $525.00 f.o.b. job site. This deos not include the installation cost which would perhaps be done by Suburban Electric Company. I do not as yet have an estimate on labor. On motion made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Joruig, the City Manager was instructed to order and install Traffic Signals, at Minnetonka Blvd. and Hampshire Avenue, at the cost estimated in above report., by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. , 140 March 14, 1955 r Resolution - No. 31A The following resolution, having been read by the Secretary, it was moved by Councilman Hard, seconded by Councilman Davis, and adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, it has been brought -to the attention of the City Council that the County Board of Hennepin County has had under consideration the reconstruction or repair of the dam at the outlet of Lake Minnetonka at Grays Bay, which reconstruc- tion or repair appears necessary because of deterioration of the existing dam, and WHEREAS, a collapse of this dam would cause a disasterous flood which would result in great damage to public and private property in the vicinity of Minnehaha Creek in the City of St. Louis Park as well as elsewhere along the course of the Creek, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the County Board of Hennepin County be hereby memorialized to promptly undertake to rebuild or repair the Grays Bay Dam and to take all fullest precaution to avoid the hazard of such a flood. Request of Acting City Manager, Phil W. Smith to attend City Engineers Municipal School The request of Phil W. Smith, acting City Manager, that he and Carl Miller be permitted to attend the City Engineers Municipal Short Course at the Univer- sity of Minnesota, Center for Continuation Study on March 28, 29 and .3O, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager, Phil W. Smith and Carl Miller were authorized to attend the City Eng- ineers and Mayor and Councilmens Municipal Short Courses at the University of Minnesota, Center for Continuation Study on March 28, 29 and 30, 1955, and any Councilman and the Mayor, with all necessary expenses paid, by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Health Officer's Report for February, 1955 Health Officer, Dr. H. W. Darby's report dated March 9, 1955 on Health Department activities during February, 1955 was read and ordered filed. Animal Report, Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County Animal report of Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County, for period of March 7 thru 14, 1955, was read and ordered filed. Petition for an Off-Sale Liquor License at 5105 Excelsior Blvd. On motion by Councilman Davis, and Seconded}r Councilman Middleton, the petition, dated March 7, 1955, from Jay Stranaha9 3979 Dakota Avenue and J. Donald Leary, '5501 Interlachen Boulevard, to operate an off-sale liquor store at 5105 Excelsior Boulevard, was referred to the Committee of the Whole, by un- animous vote of all Council Members present. _Cost of Raising house at the NE Corner of Oregon and Mtka. Blvd.- requested t On motion by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager, Phil W. Smith, was instructed to get the cost to raise the house on the Northeast corner of Oregon Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard, so as to take care of water hole on this corner, by unanimous vote of all Council-Members present. Letter to Lloyd Holm and Basket Ball-Team On motion by Council Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Clerk was instructed to write to Lloyd Holm and the Park Basket Ball Team congratulating them on the winning of the 18th District Championship, and wishing them success in the coming contests, by unanimous vote of all Council-Members present. Building Inspector's Weekly Report The BuildingInspector's report for week ending March 11, 1955 -showing that three building permits were issued, totaling $312,500.00, was read and order- ed filed. 141- March 14, 1955 Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the following verified claims were approved, ,and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by the following roll call vote: Councilman H. J. Bolmgren, yea; Councilman H. C. Davis, yea; Councilman C. L. Hurd, yea; Councilman Torval Jorvig, yea; Councilman C. R. Middleton, yea; Mayor R. C. Fernstrom, yea. Albinson, Incorporated 13.79 Allied Gas Company 1.50 American Gas Association, Inc. 1.50 American Linen Supply Co. 13.37 Animal Rescue League 400.00 Badger Meter Mfg. Co. 4,302.00 Behning Hardware Company 19.09 Behning Hardware Company 12.62 Bethesda Invalid Home 90.00 Helen L. Bradley dba Suburban , Brookside Hardware .20 Drayage Company 1,630.55 George Butler 60:00 R. B. Connery 12.50 R. B. Connery 10.00 Crown Rubber Stamp Company 18.20 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 24.42 Dahlberg Bros. Inc. 23.66 Davidson Sales & Service Co'. . 263.90 Eide Saw Company 4.75 N. H. ERstein 14.20 The Flox Company, Inc. 35.69 Fowler Electric Company 10.37 General Trading Company 17.18 Great Stuff Products Co. 28.00 Arthur Hansen, Minn. State Hills Woodworking Shop 1.25 Treasurer 4,273.93 Earl D. Jones 31.57 Vernice E. Larson 10.00 Lee-Bo Office Supply Co. 17.83 Lustra Corporation 49.20 Walter Mark 19.67 Wm. H. Mc Coy 7.90 Wm. H. Mc Coy 27.60 Miller-Davis Company 14.85 Miller-Davis Company 18.58 Miller-Davis Company 2.94 Miller-Davis Company 7.08 Minneapolis Gas Company 664.67 Minneapolis Honeywell Reg. 9.62 E. T. Montgomery 10.00 E. T. Montgomery 10.00 National Ass'n. of,Assessing National Tea Company 51.60 Officer 15.00 it " " 25.72 National Tea Company 25.80 It " " 45.35 Norris Creameries, Inc. 1.65 Northern States Power Co. 11.94 Northwestern Bell Tele. Co. 357.71 Paper Calmenson & Company 8.39 Paper Supply Company 62.63 Paper Supply Company 67.80 Park Super Valu 13.85 Penny Super Market 65.65 Penny Super Market 31.00 Pockrandt Lumber & Fuel Co. 5.40 Red Owl Stores 24.92 Red Owl Stores 24.92 William A. Reiners 26.11 William A. Reiners 12.50 Rosholt Equipment Co. 7.36 Rosholt Equip. Co. 5.50 " It " 7.29 It n n 125.82 n It 36.21 Ed. Ryan, -Sheriff of Henn. K. G. Scheibe 120.00 County 12.00 StandRrd Oil Company 11.70 Sterling Electric Company 1.03 Peter Stienstra 26.53 Suburban Electric Company 14.60 Superintendent of Documents, Dora Swanson 27.50 Washington, D.C. 10.00 J. E. Tatam 26.25 Wm. V. Terry 27.00 Victor Adding Machine Co. 21.60 Warner Hardware Company 1.78 C. M. Williams 120.00 Williamson Stamp Company 41.00 Anton Yngve 3.00 Zephyr Oil Company 14.50 Resolution - No. 32 Resolution memori'lizing the Legislator of the State of Minnesota in opposition to H.F. 1243, the following motion having been read by the Secretary; on motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bo1mgren, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, experience with administration of Welfare Funds in the City of St. Louis Park has demonstrated that the administration of these funds by the Munici- pality is more efficient, economical and also on a more personal and humane basis than when administrated by a County wide governmental unit, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by City Council of 6ity of St. Louis Park that it hereby-express its opposition to H.F. 1243 which provides for administration of Welfare Funds by a County Administrative Unit, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of the Town method of poor relief administration in Hennepin County be hereby approved and supported. 142' March 14, 1955 � Minutes The minutes of meeting held March 7, 1955 were read. On motion of Council— man Middleton, seconded by Council Bolmgren, the minutes of meeting held March 7, 1955, were approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Meeting adjourned On motion of Councilman Middleton, sedanded by Councilman Davis, the meeting was adjourned at 1:20 a.m.,' by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. R. C. FERNSTROM, MAYOR ATTEST: SEPH JUST Clerk