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April 18, 1955 �
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 1955
A regular meeting of the City Council.was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:00 P. M.
Invocation was given by Reverend Lyle .Halvorson of First English Luthern
Church.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Councilman H. J. Bolmgren
Councilman H. C. Davis
Councilman C. L. Hurd
Councilman C. R. Middleton
Councilman H. W. Perkins
Mayor R. C. Fernstrom
Also present were City, Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery, and City Clerk
(Secretary) Joseph Justad.
Hearing on Water Main Extensions
Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described in
the following resolution. The following persons appeared: Councilman Bolmgren
explained that Mr, Ruedlinger and Mr. Dahlquist would rather not have water main
in Boone Avenue at this time. Mark Dahlquist reported on his findings as to
method of assessing. As it stands he would pay about one-fourth of the cost. He
feels that on a unit basis he should pay less.
Resolution- No. 52
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the following
resolution having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING WATER MAIN EXTENSION
WHEREAS the City Council has met at the time and place specified in the
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch March 31 and April 7, 1955, relating
to the public improvements hereinafter described and has heard all interested persons
appearing at said meeting and has secured from the City Engineer a report advising
it in a preliminary way as to whether each proposed improvement is feasible and as
to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other
improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
following public improvements be hereby ordered in accordance with plans and speci-
fications which have been prepared by the City Ikigineer and filed with the City
Clerk, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids at such time as
it shall be determined by the City Manager that this improvement may be done by
contract with other water main improvements.
WATER MAIN EXTENSION
Improvement No.
55-17 Location
55-17 In West 35th Street from Aquilla Avenue to Boone Avenue.
Extension in Boone Avenue from West 35th Street north 360 feet is hereby
eliminated from this proceeding.
Councilman Jorvig
Councilman Torval Jorvig arrived at the meeting at this time - 8:17 P. M.
Hearing on Proposed Sanitary .Sewer Construction - 55-15, 16, and _18
Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described in
the following resolution. The following persons appeared: Mark Paulson, 2809
Brunswick Avenue asked if the hill in his block would be cut down when this sewer
is being done. (see motion next following) William Wallace, 2925 Colorado Avenue
asked if the proposed grading on Brunswick would hold up the sewer construction. He
was told that it shouldn't.
Resolution - No. 53
On motions Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
resolution having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present:
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Resolution, Cont'd.
RESOLUTION ORDERING SANITARY SEWER EXTENSIONS
WHEREAS the City Council has met at the time and place specified in the
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch March 31 and April 7, 1955, re-
lating to the public improvements hereinafter described and has heard all interested
persons appearing at said meeting and has secured from the City Engineer a report
advising it in a preliminary way as to whether each proposed improvement is feasible
and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some
other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended;
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
following public improvements be hereby ordered in accordance with plans and speci-
fications which have been prepared by the City Engineer and filed with the City
Clerk, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids which will be
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SADMARY SEWLR EXTL4SIGNS
Improvement
Number Location
55-15 In Brunswick Avenue from West 2$th Street to West 29th Street
55-16 In Colorado Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to West 29th Street
55-18 In Blackstone Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to West 28th Street.
Hearing Date Set for Grading - Brunswick-28th to 29th
On motion of Councilman Bolxngren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, ,the City
Engineer was instructed to set up hearing for the grading of Brunswick Avenue from
28th Street to 29th Street, to be held on May 16, 1955, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council.present.
Dumping on NS 28th Street, West of Joppa
R. W. Alwyn, 2725 Lynn Avenue and others from the 2700 Block on Lynn Avenue
appeared. They asked what could be done regarding the dumping on 28th Street
north and across the street from Fern Hill School. Mayor Fernstrom said he knows
of the dumping and condition and said NO DUMPING signs will be placed there. Mr.
Alwyn left an auto license number he had taken and said he would sign a complaint
if prepared. He also left some envelopes with names that were picked up in the
dump.
Golf Driving Range - Pat Sawyer
Pat Sawyer appeared regarding a golf driving range to be placed east of the
Minneapolis Iron Store and Yngve & Yngve buildings.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the
Building Inspector was authorized to issue a building permit to build a building
to be used in connection with the golf driving tee proposed to be operated by Pat
Sawyer north of Lilac Lanes and East of Minneapolis Iron Store and Yngve & Yngve
buildings on Wooddale Avenue. Motion was withdrawn and no action taken. Pat
Sawyer was asked to prepare a plot plan which may be used by the Council on the
grounds, Saturday, April 23, 1955. On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded
by Councilman Perkins, the foregoing matter was referred to the Committee of the
Whole, by unanimous.vote of all Members of the Council present.
Junior Baseball Field
Commander Kain of the American Legion appeared and asked regarding a place
for Junior Baseball to play this summer. Inquired about the grounds at 22nd Street
and Louisiana Avenue. He was told that this was for use of teams. Mayor Fernstrom
suggested that he speak to R. B. Connery regarding schedules, etc. He was also
asked to attend a meeting of the Recreation Commission to be held Tuesday, April
19, 1955.
Building Permit Granted - Thomas Wheaton
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Building
Inspector was authorized to issue building permit to Thomas Wheaton for construction
of building.on Lot 1, Highland Avenue Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, with the
understanding that the Planning Commission's recommendation dated February 2, 1955
be concurred in. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Request for Special Permit to Erect Building for Restaurant - Rallis & Santrizos
Letter signed by Constantine Rallis and George Santrizos, dated April 18,
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April 18, 1955 �
Request for Special Permit to Erect Building for Restaurant, Cont'd.
1955, requesting permit to build a building to be used as a restaurant on Lots ;
1, 2, and 5, Block 3, Browndale Addition, was read. Plans were presented and
the matter discussed mainly about the traffic problem is poses. It was moved
by Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis that the foregoing request be
referred to the Planning Commission for a recommendation. Further discussion
ensued. Councilman Hurd and Councilman Davis asked that motion be withdrawn.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request was referred to the Committee of Whole for an answer to be given at meet-
ing to be held Monday, April 25, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present. (Committee of Whole to meet at 9:00 AM, April 232 1955)•
Licenses
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, 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:
Ernest W. Himango Taxicab Driver
Russell D. Pehle " "
John R. Fisher it "
S & K Drive-in Restaurant
A. D. Patriece Electrical
Crown Sign & Const. Co. Sign & Billboard
Holverson Heating Co. Heating
Gas Engineering Company Gas Installations
Accurate Plumbing Company Plumbing
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the following
bonds which have been approved by City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery, were accepted,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
SIGN AND BILLBOARD BOND . $1,000.00
Crown Sign and Construction Company, principal
Saint Paul-Mercury Indemnity Company, surety
Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955
GAS INSTALLATION BOND $1,000.00
Holverson Company, Inc., principal
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, surety
Effective February 2, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955
GAS INSTALLATION BOND $1,000.00
Gas Engineering Company, principal
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, surety
Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND $$4,000.00
Accurate Plumbing Company, principal
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, surety
Effective April ,4, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955•
Deputy Assessor's Pay for 1955
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the rate of
pay for Deputy Assessors for 1955 personal property assdssing was set at $1.40 per
hour, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Street Light Ordered
Letter signed by Myles R. Larson, 7508 South Street and others, dated April
15, 1955, requesting that a street light be placed at the corner of Pennsylvania
Avenue and South Street, was read.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Northern
States Power Company was ordered to install a street light at corner of Pennsyl-
vania Avenue and South Street, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Civil Defense Regional Fire Conference
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, Fire Chief
C. M. Williams was authorized to attend the Civil Defense Regional Conference to be
held May 6 and 7, 1955 at Davenport, Iowa with necessary expenses.to be paid from
Civil Defense budget. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
April 18, 1955 193
Ordinance No. 484
First reading of Ordinance No. 484 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK was made by Secretary Justad.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, April
252 1955 was set as date for second reading of above ordinance, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Deferred Action on Request for Permit to Construct Storage & Office Building - Frantz_
On April 11, 1955, action on the Planning Commission's report dated April 6,
1955, on the request of Donald R. Frantz for a permit to construct a storage and
office building on his property located on the new Cedar Lake Road, east of Highway
No. 100, was deferred to this meeting.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Donald
Frantz was requested to submit a plot plan of this improvement and set stakes where
building is to be placed before Saturday, April 23, 1955, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
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Re: Bids for Sidewalk Replacement
The following report and recommendation of City Engineer, Phil W. Smith on
replacement of sidewalk and bids taken March 28, 1955, was read:
"TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
-In 1953 and again this year (1955) I made a thorough investigation
of C. A. Carlson pertaining to concrete sidewalk work.
This year he bid on removal and replacement of sidewalk. I cannot
recommend that the contract be awarded him.
I therefore recommend that the sidewalk removal and replacement contract
be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Victor Carlson & Sons,
Incorporated.
/s/ Phil W. Smith
Acting City Manager"
C. A. Carlson spoke in favor of his bid. Said his bid was low and feels
he should have award. He said there were 9 bidders in Minneapolis recently who
bid 32¢ per square foot. His bid was 34¢ in Minneapolis.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the awarding
of contract for this work was deferred and referred to the Committee of the Whole
for further study, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Deferred Action on Petition for Rezoning - Wm. Hodroff
On April 11, 1955, action on the petition of William Hodroff for rezoning
Lots 10, U.. and 12, Block 8, High Holborn Addition from Residential Use District
to Commercial Use District was deferred to this meeting. Mr. Currie appeared
and explained that Mr. Hodroff was ill so could not bring in the names of folks
in favor of this rezoning. Mrs. Libson turned in a new petition in opposition
to the rezoning petition of Mr. Hodroff.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the petition
of Wm. Hodroff for rezoning Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 8, High Holborn Addition
from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District was denied by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Deferred Action on Application for Permit to Erect Billboard - General Outdoor
On April 11, 1955, action on the Planning Commission's report dated April
6, 1955, on the application of General Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to
erect a billboard at 1307 Louisiana Avenue for themselves was deferred to this
meeting.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the action
to deny above application passed by the Council on April 11, 1955 was brought up
for reconsideration, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present except
Councilman Davis who voted no.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
application of General Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to erect a bill-
board at 1307 Louisiana Avenue for themselves was approved, and the Building
Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council except Councilman Davis who voted no.
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Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer 55-12 and Water Main 55-13 (Aaferred from 4-11-55)
On recommendation of City Engineer, Phil W. Smith, it was moved by Council-
man Bolmgren; seconded by Councilman Perkins that the bids of Peter Lametti Cons-
truction Company received April 4, 1955, for the construction of Sanitary Sewer
#55-12, and Water Main #55-13 be determined to be the lowest bids of responsible
bidders, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract for
the City with the Bidder for the work in amounts bid of $98,178.44 for Sanitary
Sewer, and $ 58,566.90 for Water Main - total $156,745.342 by all Members of the
Council present except Councilman Jorvig who did not vote.
Stop Sign at 33rd & Rhode Island
Recommendation of J. R. Dahl, Acting Police Chief, dated April 15, 1955,
on the petition signed by 0. C. Johnson, 3308 Rhode Island Avenue and others, for
a STOP SIGN at corner of 33rd Street and Rhbde Island Avenue, was read.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Police
Department was instructed to install above STOP SIGN, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Stop Sign at Huntington & 37th
Recommendation of H. R. Dahl, Acting Police Chief, dated April 15, 1955,
on the request of Doctor Lloyd F. Sherman, 3701 Huntington Avenue for a STOP SIGN
on the corner of Huntington Avenue and 37th Street, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request was referred back to Mayor Fernstrom for review with Police Department, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petition for Sanitary Sewer
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the follow-
ing petition was referred to the City Engineer, Chairman of the Sewer Department
Committee, and Special Assessment Clerk for checking and recommendation, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present:
P- PETITION FOR SANITARY SEWER, signed by Thomas A.
lsi.T Grosscup, 2826 Blackstone Avenue and others, dated
April 15, 1955, for the construction of sanitary sewer
in BLACKSTONE AVENUE FROM 28TH STREET TO 29TH STREET.
Petition for Water Main
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the follow-
ing petition was referred to the city manager, chairman of the water department
committee, and special assessment clerk for checking and recommendation, by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council present:
P-1550 PETITION FOR WATER MAIN, signed by Harry Mankoff,
914 Vincent Avenue North, Minneapolis, dated April 18,
1955, for the construction of water main in RALEIGH
AVENUE FROM 28TH STREET TO 29TH STREET.
Petitions for Street Improvements
On motion of Coundi.lman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the follow-
ing petitions were referred'to the City Manager, Chairman of the Street Department
Committee, and Special Assessment Clerk for checking and recommendation, by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council present:
P-1543 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by Estelle Aranson,
1625 Oregon Avenup and others, dated April 14, 1955,
for the construction of sidewalk on the EAST SIDE OF
OREGON AVENUE FROM 16TH STREET TO 18TH STREET. _
P-1544 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Mrs. Arthur
Smith, 7418" South Street and others, dated April 15,
1955, for the construction of curb and gutter on
the NORTH SIDE OF SOUTH STREET FROM PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE TO TAFT AVENUE.
P-1545 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Marvin E. Wells,
7519 South Street and others, dated April 15, 1955,
for the construction of curb and gutter on the SOUTH
SIDE OF SOUTH STREET FROM PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO TAFT
AVENUE.
P-1546 PETITION FOR BITUMINOUS SURFACING, signed by Marvin
E. Wells, -7519 South Street and others, dated April
15, 1955, for the application of bituminous surfacing
to SOUTH STREET FROM PENNSYLVANIS AVENUE TO TAFT AVENUE
(4" stabilized base).
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Petitions for Street Improvements, Cont'd.
P-1552 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, Signed by Frederic
W. Johnson, 3029 Idaho Avenue and others, dated
March 31, 1955, for the construction of curb and
gutter on the EAST SIDE OF IDAHO AVENUE FROM
MINNETONKA BOULEVARD TO 31ST STREET.
P-1553 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Leonard T.
Juster, 2565 Xenwood Avenue and others, dated April
16, 1955, for the construction of curb and gutter on
the EAST SIDE OF XENWOOD AVENUE FROM 252 STREET TO
26TH STREET.
P-1554 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER,, signed by George C.
Hoops, 2564 Xenwood Avenue and others, dated April 16,
1955, for the construction of curb and gutter on the
WEST SIDE OF XENWOOD FROM 252 STREET TO 26TH STREET.
Petition to Vacate Street and Alley
Petition signed by Rodgers Hydraulic, Incorporated, 7401 Walker Street and
others, dated March 17, 1955, for the vacation of Oregon Avenue between the Sly
line. extended Ely, of Lot 3, Block 316, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, and State
Highway No. 7; and alley between Walker Street and State Highway No. 7 in the
block bounded by Oregon Avenue on the East, and Pennsylvania Avenue on the West,
was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the
Clerk was instructed to return above petition to petitioners and ask for their
reason for request, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution - No. 54
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman- Middleton, the follow-
ing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION CANCELING 53-90 GRADING #505 ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS it appears that by resolution of the Village Council adopted August
15, 1954, le*ng assessments for 53-90 Grading #505, the following lot was inad-
vertantly assessed; and
-WHEREAS the West half of Pennsylvania Avenue (which includes the above lot)
was graded at the time the Plat of Turf & Paddock Addition was accepted by the
Village; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
entire assessment for years 1955 thru 1957 heretofore levied against the following
lot be canceled, and that the Auditor and the Treasurer of Hennepin County be
hereby authorized to cancel the same upon their respective records..
AMOUNTS TO BE CAGGELED
NAME & ADDRESS LOT ADDITION TOTAL PRIN 1955 1956 1957
Donald Blumberg
7600 W. 14th Street 1 Turf & Paddock 217.15 72.38 83.24 79.62 76.00
Application for Permit to Erect Two Signs - Meyers
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the applica-
tion of Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Inc., dated April 18, 1955, for a permit to
erect two single faced signs flat on building at 3305 Republic Avenue for Arid-Air
Manufacturing Company was approved, and the Building Inspector was authorized to
issue permit for same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Co-Insurance Clauses for Fire Insurance on City Buildings & Contents
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the Clerk was
authorized to sign co-insurance clauses for Policy No. OC 911434, with Northern
Insurance Company of New York named as insuror, and the City of St. Louis Park
named as insured; and for Policy No. 10 468 975, with Eureka-Security Fire and
Marine Insurance Company named as insuror, and the City of St. Louis Park named as
the insured; also for Policy No. OC 6322, with Merchants Fire Insurance Company of
Denver, Colorado named as the insuror, and the City of St. Louis Park named as
the insured, all dated April 1, 1955, covering City buildings and contents, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Lots for Drainage Area for Storm Sewer .- Oregon-West 22nd to Mtka. Blvd. [�]
City Manager's request dated April 18, 1955, that we acquire Lots 9 thru
15, Block 4, Boulevard Heights Second Addition for drainage area for the
proposed storm sewer in Oregon Avenue from West 33nd Street to Minnetonka Blvd,
was read.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City
Attorney and Mayor were instructed to make inquiries at to cost of all vacant lots
in Block 4, Boulevard Heights Addition (2nd), by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Report on Proposed Well Sites - Minn. Department of Health
Report from 0. E. Brownell, Chief, Municipal. Water Supply Section, dated
April 13, 1955, on investigations of three proposed well sites, was read and ordered
filed.
_Authorization to Sign Assessment Forms
On, motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Acting City
Manager, Phil W. Smith was authorized to sign combination assessment forms for
City property, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Letter Re: Extension of 39th-,Street East of Highway No. 100 - Lefler
Letter from Attorney, Herbert P. Lefler, 5009A Excelsior Boulevard, St. Louis
Park, dated April 13, 1955, with regard to resolution adopted by the Village Council
on June 28, 1954, relating to the extension of 39th Street East of Highway No. 100,
was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City
Attorney was authorized to commence proceedings in District Court of Hennepin
County for acquisition by right of eminent domain of extension of Cambridge Street
from Wooddale Avenue to Westmoreland Avenue as described and ordered in resolution
adopted by the Village Council, June 28, 1954, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Financial Statement for 1954
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, Councilman
Hurd and Clerk Justad were instructed to prepare a 1954 financial summary statement
approximately 81' x 1111, to be published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Permit for Cesspool Authorized - Laura E. Blodgett
Letter from Laura E. Blodgett, 4214 Alabama Avenue, dated April 14, 19552
requesting a permit to dig another cesspool on their property, was read. On motion
of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Building Inspector
was authorized to issue permit for an additional cesspool in the rear of 4214
Alabama Avenue, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Power for Traffic Signals
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Acting City
Manager, Phil W. Smith, Mayor Fernstrom, and City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery
were instructed to prepare an agreement by and between the Village of Golden Valley
and City of St. Louis Park for electric power and maintenance for traffic signals
on a 50-50 basis, located at Turners Crossroad now being installed by the State
Highway Department; and upon execution thereof, the Acting City Manager was author-
ized to sign the contract with the Northern States Power Company for meter placement
with instructions to bill Golden Valley each month for their share on a 50-50 basis
for power used for said traffic signals, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Resolution to Oppose Harris Bill
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a resolution to memoralize Congress in opposition to the
Harris Bill relating to regulation of Natural Gas, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Lots for Well Site
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the Acting
City Manager was instructed to start negotiations with Ecklund &_Swedlund for the
two lots OK'd by Minnesota Department of Health for a well site, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Building Inspector's Weekly Report
The Building Inspector's report for week ending April 15, 1955, ,showing that
31 building permits were issued, totaling $240,400.003 was read and ordered filed.
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Request Petition for Rezoning
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Clerk
was asked to request a petition from the owners of property lying East of Highway
No. 7 and South of 36th Street, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Offer of County to Install _Catch Basins Accepted
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Davis, the County's
offer to construct four catch basins and outlet to the street line at the corner
of Oregon Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard for storm drainage was accepted by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, 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 Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman
Jorvig, yea; Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Perkins, yea; Mayor Fernstrom,
yea:
Albinson, Incorporated 66.00 American Linen Supply Company 14.16
Arcade Television Service Co. .1.25 A. B. Bjornson 23.75
Black Top Service Company 34.36 E. H. Boeckh & Associates 7.50
Boyer-Gilfillan Motor Co. 35.08 Brown Photo Company 24.00
it n 57-51 It u u 37.20
4.89 Bryan Rock Products, Inc. 155.95
39.26 151.58
Carnegie Dock and Fuel Co. 58.40 !' " " !' 307.27
Citids Service Oil Company 30.78 " " " " 198.55
R. E. Dahlen 292.50 163.44
De Laval Steam Turbine Company 289.00 Doepke, Building Movers 275.00
Farnham Stationery 185.00 R. C. Fernstrom 259.20
General Trading Company 15.05 Grinnell Company 153.00
it " " 52.96 Industrial Lighting Supply 20.93
26.12 Intrusion-Pripakt, Inc. 318.32
14.13 Jessing Paint Store 10.37
8.56 Earl D. Jones 41.30
24.60 H. V. Johnston Culvert Co. 65.52
Lilac Lane s_Enterprises 44.30 Lilac Way Mobil Service 16.06
Wm. H.,Mc Coy 15.10 Miller-Davis Company 6.70
Minneapolis City Treasurer 70.00 it " if 19.25
Minneapolis Gas Company 411.35 Minneapolis Bearing Company 11.13
National Tea Company 25.72 Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. 368.65
Northwestern Tire Company 28.00 Oscar A. Olson 132.40
Paper Calmenson & Company 17.47 Ellida C. Parchem 10.30
The Park Press 8.50 Penny Super Market 65.65
" " it
55.00 Reinhard Brothers Compahy 2.67
H. A. Rogers Company 29.43 Rosholt Equipment Company 26.60
" It " it _ 3.00 Ed Ryan, Sheriff of Henn. Co. 68.00
it it " 6.50 St. Louis Park Dispatch 59.00
Terry Brothers, Inc, 288.75 It it it it 35.70
Theisen's Market 32.33 Twin City Bolt & Supply Co. 48.88
Waterous Company 26.64 Williams Hardware Co. 31.86
Witt's Market 12.95
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Meyers
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the application
of Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Inc. for a permit to erect a sign on wall of Board
of Education's service building (Old Post Office) on NW Corner of Dakota Avenue and
Walker Street for Rotarians was approved, and the Building Inspector was authorized
to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Assessment Area for Storm Sewer Ordered
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City
Engineer and City Assessor were instructed to set up the assessment area for the
storm sewer on Oregon Avenue between Minnetonka Boulevard and 32nd Street, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held April 11, 1955 were read. On motion of Councilman
Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the minutes of meeting held April 11, 1955,
were approved as read, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
198 April 18, 1955
Resolution - No. 55
On motion 0 ouncilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the follow-
ing resolution having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PERMANENT BUS ROUTES
BE IT RESOLVED that the routes for bus operations of Minneapolis Street
Railway heretofore approved as temporary routes over France Avenue from its most
_northerly intersection with the east boundary of the- City, southerly to West 26th
Street and thence West on West 26th Street to Natchez Avenue, and also south on
France Avenue from West 26th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard be hereby approved -as
permanent routes, subject to the reserved right of the Council to impose such
regulations relating to use of' such streets for bus purposes as may be deemed proper.
Report on Sloping Cornish Property
Report of City engineer, Phil W. Smith, dated April 18, 1955, on the sloping
of Cornish property recently annexed to the City of St. Louis Park, was read.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an agreement with appropriate bond between Ruth
C. Cornish and the City of St. Louis Park 'for excavating gravel at property des-
cribed as follows:
"That part of SE� 'of NE4, lying South of Superior Boulevard
and east of a line running from' a point in center line of
Su�erior Boulevard distant 328.7 feet east of west line of
SEt of NEr to a 'oint in South line of SEw of NE , distant
330 feet E of SWC thereof excepting roads: Plat 38101, Parcel
3600, Township 1171 Range 22, Dist. 34, School District 133,
in area 12.92 acres,"
as per profiles and cross sections prepared by the City Engineer, such agreement
to bontain conditions to permit for sand and gravel excavation on said premises.
Letter Requestink to be Relieved 'of Dual Responsibilities - P. W. Smith
Letter from Acting City Manager, Phil W. Smith, asking that he be relieved of
his' duties as Acting City Managet-, stating that the dual responsibilities of
Acting City Manager and City Engineer is impairing his health, was read. The
Council agreed to work out a program to reli7eve Mr. Smith of much of the Manager's
work, but leave the title with him, pending the appointment of a permanent City-
Manager.
ityManager. He will continue as City Engineer.-
Meeting Adjourned
Mee-ting
motion of Councilman Bblmgren, secohded by Councilman Middleton, the meeting
was adjourned at 1:58 AM, April 19, 1955s by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
OSEPH/4JUST , Secretary