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REGULAR MMTING APRIL 25, 1955
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 5:12 P. M.
Invocation was given by Reverend Gerberding of Cross of Christ Luthern
Church.
The Following Councilmen were present at roll call:
Councilman H. J.. Bolmgren
Councilman H. C. Davis
Councilman C. L. Hurd
Councilman Torval Jorvig
Councilman C. R. Middleton
Councilman H. W. Perkins
Mayor R. C. Fernstrom
Also present were City Manager, Phil W. Smith, City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery;
and Secretary of the Council, Joseph Justad.
Bids for Curb and Gutter Construction 7!, 55-2 thru 55-9
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch March 31, 1955, sealed bids were
received from the following bidders for the construction of curb and gutter, Improve-
ments 55-3 thru 55-9:
1. Arnold Beckman Company C & G with 1 ft. gutter $1.95 per LF
32 inch walk _ 53¢ per SF
10 CY Pit Run Gravel 5.00 per CY
2. Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. C & G with 1 ft. gutter $1.54 per LF
32 inch walk .50 per SF
10 CY Pit Run Gravel 3.00 per- CY
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the above bids were
referred to the City Engineer and Chairman of the Street Department Committee for
tabulation and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Letter Re: Garbage Assessment and General Taxes - Wanda Evanoff
Letter from Wanda Evanoff, 5445 Wayzata Boulevard, dated April 25, 1955, stat-
ing that they were assessed for garbage disposal in the amount of $16.90, and that
their agriculture tax was changed to general tax and all their.land is under agri-
culture.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the above
matter was referred to the Acting City Manager and Assessment Clerk for checking and
report, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Re: Permit for Restaurant Building - Rallis & Santrizos
Attorney Phillip Neville appeared on behalf of Mr. Andrus, owner of Lots 1, 2,
and 5, Block 3, Browndale Addition. He requested that a permit be granted for a
restaurant as requested by Rallis & Santrizos at April 18th meeting. He feels that
they should be allowed to use this property for this purpose. They have already
been turned down on request for used car lot and others. Feels that if turned down
on this request, it is the same as taking away their property.
Mayor Fernstrom said it is not the desire of the Council to refuse the owner
to use his property, but it is the Council's position to be .sure that what is built
on this property is not going to increase traffic hazards, etc. Said we should
have a plot plan that would show how the traffic would be handled if the request
for restaurant permit is granted. Mr. Neville asked if the Council would be in a
better position to act if the owner presented a plot plan that would show the pro-
posed setup. Said the owner should have some use of his property.
Councilman Hurd asked if the land is for sale. Mr. Neville said I don't
think so. This deal now pending is for lease of grounds. Asked if they could have
a week to prepare something for the Council. Councilman said I don't feel that
the permit may not be granted, but the restrictions the Council will have to impose
for traffic control would work a hardship on this particular business. There would
be no exit or entrance from the service road. Councilman Bolmgren suggested that
Councilman Hurd explain the plan he proposed on the grounds at Saturday's meeting
(4-23-54)• Councilman Davis said the problem here lies in the fact that this is
the toughest traffic problem we have in the Park.
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Re: Permit for-Restaurant Building- Rallis & Santrizos, Con'td
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, action on
above request was deferred until May 2, 1955 to give the petitioner an opportunity
to bring in a plan for traffic control in the area, or any•other information
pertinent to granting of permit for restaurant building, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Sideyard Requirement for Building
Sam Hymanson, 2635 Kipling Avenue asked about the side yard requirement for
building. He claims the man building next door is using a four-foot side yard. He
was told that the ordinance calls for four-foot side yard on a one-floor building
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the above
matter was referred to the Building Inspector to determine if the 10 foot space
between houses is being followed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Stop Signs
. On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the Police
Department was instructed to install stop signs at 37th Street and Huntington Avenue,
making Huntington a thru street and stopping traffic on 37th Street, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Drive-in Bakery - Mc Glynn
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, the request of Mr.
Mc Glynn for a Drive-in bakery on Excelsior Boulevard was referred to the Health
Officer for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the,
Council present.
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Suburban Sign Co.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the application
of Suburban Sign Company, dated April 25, 1955, for a permit to erect an advertising
sign for St. Louis Park Theatre Company on the N2 of Section 6, Township 28 N,
Range 24 W. was seferred 4o the-Planning-Commission for checking-and recormmeada-tion _
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Was granted.
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Suburban Sign Company
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the application
of Suburban Sign Company, dated April 25, 1955, for a permit to erect an advertising
sign at 5001 Excelsior Boulevard for Citizen's State Bank was approved, and the
Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Request for Stop Signs
_Petition signed by Mr. 'and Mrs. Ben Paris, Jr., 3153 Hampshire Avenue and others,
dated April 25, 1955, for the erection of stop signs at the Northwest and Southeast
Corner of the Intersection of Hampshire Avenue and 32nd Street for north and south
bound traffic was read.
On motion of Oouncilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above request
was referred to the .Police Department for checking and recommendation, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Licenses
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, 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.
Carlson's Drive-in Cigarette
It " Restaurant
Holverson Company Gas Connections
F & L Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Plumbing
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, 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:
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND • $4,000.00
F. &. L. Plumbing and Heating, Inc., principal
The Travelers Indemnity Company, surety
Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955.
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Bonds, Cont'd. ,
HEATING LICENSE BOND $1,000.00
Holverson Company, Inc., principal
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, surety
Effective April 4, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955•
Ordinance No. 484
Second reading of the following ordinance was made by Clerk Justad. On
motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the following ordi-
nance was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
ORDINANCE NO. 484
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
The City of St. Louis Park ordains:
Section •l. The Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park adopted
January 20, 1932, as heretofore amended, is hereby further amended by reclassifica-
tion 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:
That part of Lot Eight (8) in Section Four (4), Township One
Hundred Seventeen (117), Range Twenty-one (21), lying south of
Cedar Lake Road, and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot Eight (8);
thence running Northerly along the West line of said Lot Eight
(8) to its intersection with the middle line of Cedar Lake Road
Five Hundred Ninety (590) feet; thence Southeasterly along the
middle line of said Cedar Lake Road to a point of its inter-
section with the South line of said Lot Eight (8) and Seven
Hundred Seventeen and Four-tenths (717.4) feet distant from the
of beginning; thence along the South line of said Lot Eight (8)
Westerly to the point of beginning, containing 5.47 acres, more
or less, according to the United States Government survey
thereof, and subject to the public right-of-way along the North-
easterly portion of said tract over the Cedar Lake Road,
shall-be deleted from Residential Use District and Open Development Use District
and included in Commercial Use District and shall be subject to all of the regula-
tions of said ordinance relating to the Commercial Use District.
Application for Permit to Build Gas Station - Marvin H. Benjamin
Application from Marvin -H. Benjamin, dated April 20, 1955, for a permit to
build 'a gasoline service station on the NE Corner of Huntington Avenue and West
Lake Street on Lots 10,. 11, and 12, Block 2, Sunset Gables Second Division, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the request
of Marvin H. Benjamin for a permit to build a gasoline service station on Lots 10,
11, and 12, Block 2, Sunset Gables Second Division was approved, and the Building
Inspector was instructed to issue permit for same. Motion was lost by the follow-
ing vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman Davis, nay;
Councilman Perkins, nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay, Councilman Middleton, nay, Mayor
Fernstrom did not vote.
Petition for Rezoning -'Jacobsen & Andreasen
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the petition
signed by Ernest Jacobsen; 4082 Brunswick Avenue and Clifford J. Andreasen, 8025
West 342 Street, dated April 22, 1955, for rezoning the N 443 71/100 feet of the
NWr of the NW, known as the St. Louis Park Belt Line Pay Dump, from Open Development
Use District to Light Industrial Use District, was referred to the Planning Com-
mission
oramission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Petition for Sanitary Sewer
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the following
petition was referred to -the City Engineer, Chairman of the Sewer Department Com-
mittee, and Special Assessment Clerk for checking and recommendation, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present:
P-1556 PETITION FOR SANITARY SEWER, signed by Mrs. Kenneth R.
Volner, 2836 Maryland Avenue and others, dated April 18,
1955, for the construction of sanitary sewer in MARYLAND
AVENUE FROM 28TH STRiM TO 29TH STREET.
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Petitions for Street Improvements
On motion of Councilman Perkins, Seconded by Councilman Davis, the follow-
ing petitions were referred to the City Engineer, Chairman of the Street Depart-
ment Committee, and Special Assdssment Clerk for checking and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
P-1551 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Kenneth J. Larson,
2559 Webster Avenue and others, dated April 16, 1955, for the
construction of curb and gutter on the EAST SIDE OF 252
STREET TO 26TH STREET.
P-1555 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Peter J. Smith, 2811
Rhode Island Avenue and others, dated April 19, 1955, for
the construction of curb and gutter on the EAST SIDE OF RHODE
ISLAND AVENUE FROM 28TH STREET TO 29TH STREET.
P-1557 PETITION FOR BITUMINOUS SURFACING, signed by Mr. and Mrs.
De Forrest V. Strand, 3157 Kentucky Avenue and others, dated
April 21, 1955, for the application of bituminous surfacing
to _32ND STREET,FROM KENTUCKY AVENUE TO JERSEY AVENUE.
P,1558 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by James H. Smith, 3424 Texas
Avenue and others, dated April 25, 1955, for the construction
of sidewalk on the WEST SIDE OF TEXAS AVENUE FROM 35TH STREET
TO 342 STREET.
Petition for Rezoning
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the petition
signed by Charles N. Freidheim, 5115 West 36th Street, for the rezoning of the
following described property from Open Development Use District to Light Industrial
Use District was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation
by unanimous vote of-all Members of the Council present:
All that part of the West 2 of Section 6, Township 28, Range
24, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows: Begin-
ning at the center of Section 6; thence south along the north
and south " line of said Section 6, a distance of 625.77 feet;
thence deflecting to the right 116 degrees and 17 minutes
for a distance of 1469 feet; thence deflecting to the left 63
degrees and 43 minutes a distance of 80 feet to the actual
point of beginning. Said point of beginning being the inter-
section of the South right-of-way line continuing along last
described line a distance of 1289.5 feet; thence deflecting to
the right 90 degrees for a distance of 1405.7 feet to the East
right-of-way line of Highway No. 100; thence following the
East right-of-way line of Highway No. 100 to its intersection
with the South right-of-way line of West 36th Street and follow-
ing the South right-of-way, line of West 36th street East to the
actual point of beginning.
Petition for Alley - Dr. James W. Link
Dr. James W. Link, 2737 Brunswick Avenue appeared regarding a petition
presented to the Council December 62 1954 for an alley at the read of their homes
between Brunswick Avenue and the Railroad Tracks, and between 28th Street and 27th
Street. The planning commission's report dated December 8, 1954 was read. He
asked what he should do now. He was told that in order to open up an alley at
this location it would be necessary to have each lot owner deed the East 2 of
their lot to the City. Then the alley can be graded. Dr. Link said he would stake
off the 12 feet so that his neighbors could see how close the alley will come to
their homes and then report his success to the Council.
Petition for Vacating Street - Garrison and Pastorek
Petition signed by Allan W. Garrison and Joseph A. Pastorek, dated April
18, 1955, for vacating of land abutting on DAKOTA AVENUE SOUTH OF CAMBRIDGE STREET
TO THE RAILROAD TRACKS, was read.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the above
petition was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petition for Elimination of Serious Public Hazard
Petition signed by Mr. and Mrs. Earl N. Dorn, 9215 West 22nd Street and others,
dated April 22, 1955, for the elimination of the serious public hazard existing by
virtue of a drainage ditch containing open water of considerable depth and maintained
by the Minneapolis Golf Club in the lowland area immediately West of the Clubhouse,
was read. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Couhcilman Middleton, the
foregoing matter was referred to the Committee of Whole and City Manager for check-
and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Request for Street Light
Letter from Henry Reierson, 2800 Nevada Avenue, dated April 22, 1955, stating
that there is no street Light on the corner of Nevada Avenue and 28th Street, was
read.
Street Light Ordered
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, Northern States
Power Company was ordered to install a street light on the Corner of Nevada Avenue
and West 28th Street, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Fetter Re: Splashing on House with Mud and Oil - Henry Reierson
Letter from Henry Reierson, 2800 Nevada Avenue, dated April 22, 1955, stating
that 28th street runs so close to his house that after it has been oiled and it
rains, the cars drive so close to the house that it gets splashed with mud and oil,
which is practically impossible to clean off.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the above
matter was referred to the City Manager and Street Commissioner and ordered placed
on file, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Bid Award for Sidewalk Construction and Reconstruction - 54-73 (Motion for Award Lost
On motion of councilman Davis, seconded by councilman Jorvig, the bid of
C. A. Carlson received March 28, 1955, for the construction and reconstruction of
sidewalk at various locations within the City of St. Louis Park was determined to
be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager were
authorized to execute contract for the City with Bidder for the work at prices bid
of 38¢ per square foot for the removal and replacement of 3P walk; 60¢ per square
foot for removal and replacement of 6" walk, and $2.00 each for tree removal.
Motion was lost by the following vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman
Davis, nay; Councilman Hurd, nay; Councilman Perkins, nay, Mayor Fernstrom, nay;
Councilman Jorvig, yea.
Salary Increase for Patrolman Merle Klumpner
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the salary of
Patrolman Merle Klumpner was increased from $371.30 per month to $376.30 per month,
effective April 30, 1955 to conform with automatic increase, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present. (Covers $5.00 automatic increase).
Salary Increase for Fireman Peter Mueller
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the salary
of Fireman Peter Mueller was increased from $371.30 per month to $376.30 per month,
effective April 30, 1955 to conform with automatic increase, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present. (Covers $5.00 automatic increase).
Salary Increase for Fireman Gerald Hines
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the salary of
Fireman Gerald Hines was increased from °371.30 per month to $376.30 per month,
effective April 30, 1955 to conform with automatic increase, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present. ( Covers $5.00 automatic increase).
Letter Re: Spraying of Asphalt Mixture on Car - Mrs. Marshall C. Barnes
Letter from Mrs. Marshall C. Barnes, 3253 Hampshire Avenue, dated April 23,
1955, stating that when the Street Department was spraying asphalt on a section of
33rd Street near Hampshire Avenue, her car was covered with small spots of the
mixture and feels that the City Council should take care of this matter, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the above
matter was referred to the City Manager and Street Commissioner for report on May
2nd, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Reply to Our Letter Re: Curbing of Buses - Twin City Rapid Transit Co.
Letter from L. G. Bakken, General Superintendent, Transportation, Twin City
Rapid Transit Company, dated April 18, 1955 in reply to our letter to them dated
April 7th regarding negligence of bus drivers in curbing their buses to pick up
and discharge passengers, stating that they will check any such violations, etc.,
was read.
Letter from Nursing Committee
Letter from Rural Hennepin County Nursing Committee, dated April 20, 1955,
stating that the report of the finance committee of Rural Hennepin County Nursing
District advises that they would continue the nursing service on the present basis
at 37¢ per capita, was read.
Report of Nursing Services for March, 1955
Report of Rural Hennepin County Nursing Service for March, 1955, was read
and ordered filed.
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Truck Loading, Zone and Bus Stops
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the
City Manager was authorized and instructed to establish the following truck
loading zone and four bus stops as indicated in recommendation of Acting Police
Chief, James Dahl, and the Clerk was instructed to send a copy of this action
to the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present:
One (1) truck zone in front of St. Louis Park Theatre at 4835 Minnetonka
Boulevard
One (1) bus stop on Minnetonka Boulevard at Ottawa Avenue going West
One (1) bus stop on Minnetonka Boulevard at Princeton Avenue going
West
One (1) bus stop on Minnetonka Boulevard at Ottawa Avenue going East
One (1) bus stop on Minnetonka Boulevard at Princeton Avenue going
East, in front of St. Louis Park Theatre driveway.
Resolution - No. 56
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, 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 MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE
UNITED STATES IN OPPOSITION TO THE SO-CALLED
HARRIS BILL (H. R. 4560)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has given consideration
to the provisions of the so-called Harris Bill (H. R. 4566), and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is a rapidly growing suburb of the City
of Minneapolis, having a population in excess of 35,000 inhabitants residing for the
most part in residences which have been constructed in the last ten years and which
are heated by natural gas, the cost of such heating in this climate being a sub-
stantial item in the budget of every householder, and
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council that there is not a truly competitive
market in the producing gas fields which constitute the supply of natural gas for
this area, and that effective control of rates by the Federal Power Commission
must necessarily include control Qf the prices paid to producers and owners of
sources of supply, and
WHEREAS, the City Council concludes that it may be assumed that the Federal
Power Commission will properly take into account the risks involved in exploration
for oil and natural gas in determining the prices of natural gas under its juris-
diction, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
Congress of the United States be hereby memoralized in opposition to the passage of t
the so-called Harris Bill or any legislation having as its object the limitation of
jurisdiction of the Federal Power Commission with respect to prices and rates paid
for natural gas to producers and owners of sources of supply, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park
requests the members of Congress from Minnesota to exert their efforts in opposition
to this bill, ,and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be directed to submit forthwith
a copy of this resolution to each member of the Congress of the United States from
the State of Minnesota.
Date Set for Board of Review
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton , Friday,
July 15, 1955 at 9:00 AM was set as date for Board of Review, and the Clerk was
authorized to sign and return Form No. 10 (NOTICE OF TIME SET FOR MEETING OF BOARD
OF REVIEW) to Roy Haeg, Supervisor of Assessments, by unanimous vote of all .Members
of the Council present.
Court Decision Re: 1954 Federal Census
City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery reported that a decision regarding the
1954 census had not been made as yet.
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Limited Warranty Deed
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the ,
Limited Warranty Deed (individual to corporation) from Bernard Scholten and Alyce
H. Scholten, husband and wife to the City of St. Louis Park, a municipal corp-
oration under the laws of the State of Minnesota for Lot 40, Auditor's Subdivision
Number 295, Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to the map or plat thereof on
file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for said Hennepin
County, to be used for street purposes, was referred to the City Engineer for
examination and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Bingo
Letter from Carl E. Carlson, co-chairman, Brookside School PTA Carnival,
dated April 11, 1955, requesting permission to play bing6 at their school carnival
to be held on Saturday, May 21, 1955 from 3 to 8 PM, was read. No objections
raised. No action taken.
Elliot Anderson Agreement
Mr. F. L. Hartman, 1465 Jersey Avenue appeared and said he understood that
Elliot Anderson has not complied with his undertaking agreement with the Village,
dated May 1954.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the City
Engineer was instructed to furnish the City Attorney with the approximate loca-
tion and area of excavations on the Elliot Anderson property, and the City Attorney
finding no compliance with agreement dated May 1954 was instructed to forthwith
take appropriate action against Elliot Anderson and notify the Bonding Company, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Radar Equipment for Police Department
Radar equipment for Police Department was discussed and Mayor Fernstrom
stated that the Sheriff's Office had offered to loan us one for trial if the Police
Department would bring in a request for same.
Letter Re: Change Street Sign - L. H_ Heller
Letter from L. H. Heller, 3900 West 26th Street, dated April 18, 1955, re-
questing that the street sign located on the NE Corner of France Avenue and Cedar
Shore Drive be changed to show the new street name, and if any considerable delay
is to bd expected in erection of a permanent sign, that a t6mporary sign be
installed, was read.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the above
request for changing street sign was approved, and the Street Commissioner was
instructed to comply with said request, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Building Permit for Storage & Office Building - Frantz
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, 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 approved,
and the Building Inspector was instructed to issue same to conform with all City
building and zoning ordinances, subject to confirmation of his agreement with the
County Highway Department that he can fill the ditch on the north line of Cedar
Lake Road adjacent to his property, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present, except Councilman Davis who voted no.
Bids for Crawler Tractor
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the City
Engineer was requested to prepare bids for_ Council approval for replacement of
H D 5 G Allis Chalmers Crawler Tractor on Monday, May 2, 1955, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present. ,
Fireproof Vault for City Hall
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren that
Brandhorst & Leadholm, Architects be engaged to make a survey and recommendation
to the Council for a fireproof vault in the City Hall, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Animal Report
Animal report of Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County for period of
April 11, 1955 to April 25, 1955, was read and ordered filed.
Building Inspector's Weekly Report
The Building Inspector's report for week ending April 22, 1955, showing
that 29 building permits were issued, totaling $165,140.00, was read and ordered
filed.
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Resolution - No. 57
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the
following resolution having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS RAIL -
WAY COMPANY COVERING THE RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT, RECON-
STRUCT, MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND USE A 12-INCH WATER
PIPE LINE WITHIN A 36-INCH REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE
CASING AT ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of St. Louis Park has requested permission
of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Company to construct, reconstruct, main-
tain, repair and use a 12-inch water pipe line within a 36-inch reinforced concrete
pipe casing, across the right of way and under the main tracks of the railway, at
Station 447 plus 73, St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, there was presented to the Council a draft of proposed license
agreement, bearing the legend at the top of the page "3-30-55", covering such cons-
truction, etc., of said water pipe line, which draft was reviewed by the Council
Members present.
BE IT RESOLVED by the said Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, that the City Manager and Mayor be and are hereby authorized and
directed to execute a license agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and the
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Company substantially in the form of the draft
exhibited at this meeting, covering the right of the City to construct, reconstruct,
maintain, repair and use, at its own sole cost and expense, a 12-inch water pipe
line within a 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe casing, across the right of way and
under the main tracks of the Railway, at Station 447 plus 73, St. Louis Park,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Recommendation for Park Commissioners
The following persons were recommended by Mayor Fernstrom as Park Commissioners:
Name Term Expiring
Walter R. Menzel 4-1-56
Willard Keller 4-1-57
Joseph A. Bartole 4-1-56
Adolph Fine 4-1-58
William-Rafferty 4-1-57
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On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman N,iddleton, the above
proposed slate of nominees forlpark Commissioners submitted by Mayor Fernstrom was
ratified, subject to consent to be obtained by the Mayor of Willard Keller to serve,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the following
verified claims were approved,I 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:
Aaron Anderson 165.00 Kenneth L. Birkholz 165.00
Rollin P. Briggs 193.60 Leo Burns 150.00
W. Bushway 22.13 Betty Caldwell 100.80
B. F. Cihoski 233.20 John Connery 165.00
Thomas Connery 165.00 Norman Crosby 212.00
H. E. Dahlin 184.80 D. Edwards 173.06
N. H. Epstein 184.80 Emil Ferch 171.60
Alfred'Formo 165.00 Ellsworth Frank 215.60
Donald Freiborg 171.60 Herman Freiborg 206.44
Donald Galloway 165.00 George Gibson 117.60
Henry Girard 193.60 Donald Glassing 66.60
Bruce Jensen 174.71 J. 0. 'Johnson 193.60
C. W. Jones 184.80 Walter Jungblut 182.69
Lloyd R. Kairies 165.00 Maynard Kays 11.06
Dickman Knutson 211.20 A. Korbel 176.00
Vernice Larson 30.71 Roy Lea 194.97
Edward Lemke 165.00 George Mack 216.20
Carlisle Madson 220.00 Vance Marfell 200.20
Walter Mark 165.00 M. Markuson 183.30
Omar Mc Gary 15.00 L. Mc Nellis r 219.65
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Verified Claims, Cont'd.
Sylvester Newdall 209.06 R. Nordstrom 216.20
Henry Nygaard 172.13 E. Omestad 165.00
Ellida Parchem 57.80 P. P. Persyk 167.20
R. Pykal 171.60 W. Reid 217.93
William Reiners 184.80 Eloise Rude 6.32
F. J. Sadilek 212.50 Willard Schwartz 165.00
Donald Senander 165.00 Richard Senander 234.85
Gilbert M. Senst 168.53 Fred Sewall 165.00
Richard Shinn 165.00 Harriet Simonson 13.50
Fred Stimson 184.80 Guy Ten Eyck 174.53
William Ten Eyck 165.00 Le Roy Thies 173.31
Thomas Thies 166.41 Vernon Tollefsrud 200.15
George Vita 196.56 Ed. Werner 34.80
E. Whipps 193.38 _Edward Williams 174.53
Frederick Williams 178.12 James J. Zalusky 193.60
Burt Zila 219.65 Esther Helmer 5.27
Allied Gas, Inc. 1.00 Automatic Control Co. 32.00
Associated Agencies 2,300.78 Blacktop Service Company 120.62
Borchert-Ingersoll, Inc. 82.40 Burroughs Corporation 1.65
Crown Rubber Stamp Company 1.35 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 1,052.40
Herbert Davis 51.70 De Laval Steam Turbine Co. - 3.76
Fairbanks-Morse Company 39.46 Martin Falk Paper Company 23.15
The Flox Company 853.74 Freeland's Food Market 1.00
General Trading Company 23.40 It " " 6.30
5.76 Giant Food Store 48.12
2.24 J. V. Gleason 728.28
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Hennepin-Lake Stationers 11.00 Hobart Welder Sales & Service 16.28
It " It 112.45 Holand Motors, Inc. 16.14
Jessing Paint Company 16.35 Earl Jones 1.50
" it " 4.00 Goodwin Joss Laboratories 4.00
Klein's Super Market 56.60 " " It 4.00
Leef Brothers, Inc. 1.15 Lilac Lanes Super Valu 51.60
Wm. H. Mc Coy 29.29 Miller-Davis Company 16.00
it it 315.01 It 11 11 14.75
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The Minar Motor Co. 3,156.44 Mine Safety Appliances 101.30
Minneapolis Bee Line Service 24.00 Minneapolis Gas Company 20.90
Minnesota Bearing Company 44.00 Minnetonka Motor Express, Inc. 3.39
Norris Creameries, Inc. 1.65 Panther Oil & Grease Mfg. Co. 122.10
Paper-Calmenson & Company 164.87 " " • " " it 28.80
Pockrandt Lumber Co. 64.61 Leonard Ramberg, Postmaster 24.00
Reinhard Brothers Company 12.65 H. A. Rogers 9.00
Rosholt Equipment Co. 10.79 - St. Louis Park Utilities 143.70
It " " 9.56 David Schaefer 3.50
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244.80 Suburban Chevrolet 2.20
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Suburban Electric Co. 2.40 Terry Brothers, Inc. 285.00
Typewriter Sales & Service 6.34 Wallace & Tiernan 24.63
West Disinfecting Company 18.75
Resolution - No. 58
On motion�Zouncilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the following
resolution having been read by the Secretary; was adopted by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED BUS ROUTES
WHEREAS it is necessary in order to provide adequate public transportation
within St. Louis Park and into Minneapolis with transfer privileges for residents
of the westerly Section of the City that the Minneapolis Street Railway Company
extend its bus lines along the routes hereinafter proposed, and it is essential
that the residents of the areas to be served by these proposed routes be given the
proposed service, and
WHEREAS the routes hereinafter proposed appear to the Council to be feasible
and desirable and if properly scheduled, not detrimental to existing servicer
therefore,
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April 25, 1955 �
Resolution Approving Proposed Bus Routes Cont'd
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of. the �'ity of St. Louis Park that the
following proposed bus service extension of- existing bus route of Minneapolis
Street Railway Company be hereby approved, subject to the continuing right of the
City Council to prescribe police regulations in connection with use thereof:
Extension of route, now terminating at Minnetonka Boulevard
at Idaho Avenue westerly on Minnetonka Boulevard to Louisiana
Avenue; thence north on Louisiana Avenue to Cedar Lake Road;
thence westerly on Cedar Lake Road to Boone Avenue; thence
north on Boone Avenue to West 25th Street; thence easterly on
25th Street to return on Cedar Lake Road. Also on Minnetonka
Boulevard from Louisiana Avenue- to Texas Avenue; thence south
on Texas Avenue to West.37th Street; thence East on West 37th
Street to State Highway No. 7; thence westerly on State Highway
No. 7 to return to Texas Avenue. Also from Lake Street at i
Wooddale Avenue southerly on Wooddale Avenue to West 36th Street;
thence west on West 36th Street to Alabama Avenue; thence south on
Alabama Avenue to Excelsior Boulevard; thence east on Excelsior-
Boulevard to Brookside Avenue; thence north on Brookside Avenue
to return to Alabama Avenue (this latter route to replace the now exist-
ing service on Alabama Avenue from the Excelsior line of Twin City
Motor Bus Company).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City hereby approves application of the
Minneapolis Street Railway Company to the Railroad and Warehouse Commission of the
State of Minnesota for certificate authorizing such proposed extensions, and upon
receiving such certificate the staid Company .shall be hereby authorized to use said
public streets of the City for such bus service on the schedules approved by the
Conpission from time to time, subject to the reserved right of Police regulation
as heretofore observed, and on condition that transfer privileges be given on
the said lines within St. Louis Park.
Endorsement No. 4 Taxicab Insurance
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seoonded by Councilman Bolmgren, endorse-
ment No. 4, effective March 16, X1955, which -becomes a part of Taxicab Insurance
Policy No. XP 11078, with St. Louis Park Radio Cab Company, Inc. named as insured,
and Exchange Insurance Association named as -insuror, approved by City Attorney,
E. ,T. Montgomery was accepted and ordered filed with said policy, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present. -
Report of Committee of Whole Meeting
The following report of Committee of Whole meeting held -April 23, 1955•
Those present were Councilman Bolmgre% Councilman Davis, Councilman Hurd,
Coupcilman, Jorvig, CouncilmanMi,dleton, and Mayor Fernstrom. Also present was
Secretary Joseph Justad. ` .
1. Committee met at the site of the proposed Santrizos & Rallis restaurant,
Lots 1, 2, and 5, Block 3,• Browndale. Addition. Mr. Andrus, Mr. Santrizos, and Mr.
Rallis were present during discussion. No action taken at this time.
2. Committee met at the site of the proposed Pat Sawyer Driving Tee, north
of lilac Lanes. Len Bjorklund and Pat Sawyer were present. . On motion of Council-
man_ Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the Driving Tee location was approved,
and the Committee of Whole voted to grant permit for same, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Committee present. Also --- It was moved by Councilman Davis,
seconded by Councilman Middleton that the Building Inspector be instructed to issue
a Building Permit for the building to be used in connection with the Driving Tee,
the building to have a block foundation and slab, and be constructed of redwood
lumber. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Committee
present.
3.The Committee met at the site of the proposed storage and office building
at Quentin and Cedar Lake Road with Mr. Frantz the owner. Mr. Frantz's'plans were
discussed but no action taken on his request for permit at this time.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the report
of the Committee of the Whole was approved and permits for Pat Sawyer approved as
granted above, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held April 18, 1955 were read. On motion of Council-
man Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the minutes of meeting held April 18, 1955,
were approved as read, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the meeting
was adjourned to reconvene on Tuesday, April 26, 1955 at 7:00 P. M., by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
R. C. Fra STROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
J EPH TAD, Secretary
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ADJOURNED MEETING APRIL 26, 1955
The adjourned meeting of April 25, 1955 was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 7:00 P. M.
The following Council-Members were present at roll call:
Councilman Bolmgren
Councilman Davis
Councilman Hurd
Councilman Jorvig
Councilman Middleton
Councilman Perkins
Mayor Fernstrom.
Also present were Acting City Manager, Phil W. Smith, City Assessor, R. B.
Connery, Assistant City Engineer, Carl T. Miller, and Secretary Joseph Justad,
Proposed Grading of West 35th, West of Texas
Assessor R. B. Connery brought up the matter of proposed grading of West
35th Street, west of Texas. On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Council-
man Bolmgren, the City Attorney was instructed to set up a hearing date for the
grading and graveling of 35th Street"from Texas Avenue to Aquila Avenue, by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Bid Award for Sidewalk Construction & Reconstruction - 54-73
The matter of awarding bid for sindewalk construction and reconstruction,
Improvement 54-73 was discussed. City Engineer explained his recommendation for
this work, and how it should be done.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton the bid
of Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. received March 28, 1955, for the construction and
reconstruction of sidewalk at various locations within the City of St. Louis Park
was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and
City Manager were authorized to execute contract for the City with Bidder for the
work at prices bid of 49¢ per square foot for 32 inch walk, 70¢ per square foot
for 6 inch walk, and $1.50 for each tree removal, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Maps Showing Rearrangement of Ward Lines
City Assessor R. B. Connery showed the work he had done on maps in rearrang-
ing ward lines. He was asked to make up a map with figures for each Councilman.
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Sewer Assessment - Landers, Norblom, Christenson Co.
The matter of sewer assessment for Landers, Nordblom, Christenson Company
South of Minnetonka Boulevard and East of Texas Avenue was discussed with the City
Attorney. Landers, Norblom, Christenson Company are sueing for a reduction. City
Attorney, E. T. Montgomery was instructed to settle for 55 foot lots instead of
50 foot lot units as originally set up, or go to court.
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Water Connection Charges - Edina Water Users
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the
Water Registrar was instructed to proceed to collect connection charges from
Edina water users who have not paid same and to check the 43 parcels to make
sure all who are connected are paying water charges, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Bid Award for Curb and Gutter Construction - Improvements 55-3 thru 55-9
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the bid of
Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc., received April 25, 1955, for the construction of curb
and gutter at various locations in the City of St.. Louis Park was determined to be
the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager were author-
ized to execute contract for the city with the bidder for the work at prices bid
of $1.84 per lineal foot for curb and gutter, 50¢pew-square_.f of-Sor-3 ash
waIR. and $3.00 per cubic yard for 10 cubic yards of pit run gravel, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Storm Sewer Areas
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City
Engineer was instructed to set up district area for a storm sewer to cover area
as drained by judicial Ditch #6; also district area for the proposed Northside
storm sewer, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:35 P. M., by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
JO ETH TAD, Secretary