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REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1955
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor pro tem,
Torval Jorvig at 8:05 P. M.
Invocation was given by Reverend Roger Schmuck of Saint Georges Episcopal
Church.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Councilman H. J. Bolmgren
Councilman H. C. Davis
Councilman C. L. Hurd
Councilman Torval Jorvig (Mayor pro tem)
Councilman C. R. Middleton
Councilman H. W. Perkins
Also present was City Manager (Acting) Phil W. Smith, City Attorney, Edmund
T. Montgomery, and City Clerk (Secretary), Joseph Justad. Mayor R. C. Fernstrom
was absent.
Re: Bus Transportation on excelsior Boulevard During Paying Proiect
Lynn Gerber and an other person from the Bus Company were present. L. P.
Pederson of the County Highway Department explained that it will be possible to
run the buses on Excelsior Boulevard during the paving project with the exception
that during the east end paving, 41st Street will be used as a detour between
Colorado and Highway No. 100. Mr. Pederson stated for the Bus Company's benefit,
that the job should be completed by November lst.
Bids for Water Main Construction - Improvements #55-14 and #55-17
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 12, 1955, sealed bids were
received from the following bidders for the construction of Water Main Extensions
#55-14 and 55-17, according to plans and specirications therefore on file at the
office of the City Engineer, by City Manager, Phil W. Smith at 10:00 AM this date,
as follows ----
Name of Bidder Total Amount of Bid
1. Peter La Metti Construction $452310.50
2. Phelps-Drake Company, Incorporated $35,728.90
Bids were given to the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bid Award
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the
-tabulation of bids received at 10:00 AM this date, prepared by City Engineer, Phil
W. Smith, for the construction of Water Main Extensions, Improvement Numbers
55-14 and 55717, were read, and the bid of Phelps-Drake Company, Incorporated 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 the Bidder in the
amount of bid ($35,728.90), by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Hearing on Petition to Vacate Alley in Block 1, Golf View Terrace
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 12, 1955, a
public hearing was had on the petition of Clifford E. Nelson and others, to vacate
alley adjacent to Lots 1 thru 12, Block 1, Golf View Terrace Addition. The follow-
ing person appeared --- Mr. A. J. Hill, partner of S. & H. Construction Company
appeared in favor of vacation.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, action
on above matter was deferred to June 6th meeting, by unanimous vote of all Manbers
of the Council present.
Building Permits Authorized
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the Building
Inspector was authorized to issue building permits for the construction of homes
on Replat of Block 1, Golf View Terrace (tentative plat), provided that no lots be
less than 56.25 feet in width, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present except Councilman Davis who voted no.
Animal Report, Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County
Animal report of Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County for period of May
9, 1955 thru May 16, 1955, was read and ordered filed.
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Hearing on Proposed Street Grading and Graveling, Improvement No. 54-164
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park May 12 and 19, 1955,
a public hearing was had on proposed grading and graveling, Improvement No.
54-164 - West 35th Street from Texas Avenue to the center north and south line '
of Section 18, Township 117, Range 21, at an estimated cost of $12,200.00. The
following person appeared: Mr. Dahlquist asked if this project could be terminated
at Acqula Avenue. Councilman Davis explained that the grading would terminate at
Aquila but the property between Aquila and Boone Avenues would be assessed for
acquisition of property and Engineering- costs.
Resolution - No. 71
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 STREET GRADING AND GRAVELING
WHEREAS the City Council has met at the time and place specified in the
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 12 and 19, 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 recom-
mended; 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
opened at the meeting of the Council June 20, _1955•
Improvement Number Location
54-164 GRADING and GRAVELING of West 35th Street from Texas
Avenue to Aquila Avenue. (West 35th Street to center
line north and south of Section 18, Townshi 117,
Range 21, to be included'in assessable area
Hearing on Proposed Water Main Extensions
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 12 and 19,
1955, a public hearing was had on proposed water main extension, Improvement No.
55-19, located in 18th Street from Flag Avenue to Fairway Lane, and in Fairway
Lane from 18th Street north to end of Fairway Lane. Letter from Robert C. Gruman,
1631 Fairway Lane, dated April 27, 1955, protesting a lateral water main for City
water to houses on Fairway Lane as they have their own wells and are completely
satisfied, and do not wish to add more to ,their present high levels of assessment,
was read. Mr. Gruman appeared. Said he was opposed only on the basis of cost.
He said if the assessment could be spread over a long period it would help. Dr.
Olson who was present said he is neutral - doesn't need water now.
Resolution - No. 72
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the follow
ing 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 May 12, and 19, 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 Ooposed or in connection with some other improve-
ment, 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
specifications 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 opened at the meeting of the Council on June 202 1955.
Improvement Number Location
55-19 MATER MAIN EXTENSION in 18th Street from Flag Avenue
to Fairway Lane, and in Fairway Lane from 18th Street
north to end of Fairway Lane.
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Re: Not Replacing Sidewalk in Front of Home - Mrs. Gladys Mc Koy
Mrs. Gladys Mc Koy, 2708 Lynn Avenue appeared and requested that instead of
replacing sidewalk in front- of her home that she be permitted to sod the space
left by removing of blocks. She reported that there were no flares on the job
this evening. Councilman Middleton said that as this project has been approved,
he feels it should go thru as if this was allowed there would be many others here
next meeting with the same request. Councilman Davis asked Mr. Mc Koy how many
houses had sidewalk. She said 5, but that only 1 wanted to retain the sidewalk.
Mrs. Mc Koy feels her sidewalk feels that her sidewalk was no worse than
other in the block. Don Sorensen from the City Engineering Department said this
was the only sidewalk on the survey and recommends that the walk be put in.
Councilman Hurd said he is fearful of taking a vacillating policy on sidewalk re-
placements and explained the reason for sidewalk petitions. He feels that at the
time of sidewalk construction, there was a good reason for doing so, and feels
that they should stay.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the request
of Mrs. Mc Koy to sod instead of replacing sidewalk in front of her home was denied
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Request for Public Park
Marvin W. Zeeb, 3282 Louisiana Avenue presented a petition for a public
park on land owned by the City adjacent to Louisiana Avenue and Gorham Avenue,
west of 2nd Street NW in Blocks 266, 205, and 204, Rearrangement of St. Louis
Park, described as follows - , (Petition signed by 186 persons in area)
That part of Block 266, Rearrangement of St. Louis
Park lying Northeasterly of Gorham Avenue;
The West 1/2 of Block 205,• Rearrangement of St. Louis
Park;
That part of Block 204, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park
lying East of Gorham Avenue;
That part of Brownlow Avenue adjacent to Blocks 204
and 205, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park.
Councilman Hurd said that there is a need for a meeting with the Park Com-
mittee and that this matter should be discussed with them.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by councilman Davis, the above petition
was referred to the Committee of the Whole to be placed on the agenda for meeting
with the Park Committee and that Mr. Zeeb be advised of this meeting, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petition Opposing More Than One House on 100 Foot Lot
Harold Hazen, 3820 Woodland Drive spoke about the lot at 3810 Woodland Drive
which is low. He thinks that the owner may be planning to build two houses on this
lot which is only 100 feet wide. Mr. Hazen left a petition signed by Mr. and Mrs.
Axel Lindborg, 3800 Woodland Drive and others, darted May 23, 1955, opposing the
building of more than one house on the 100 feet between the residences at 3800 and
3820 Woodland Drive. The Clerk was asked to caution the Building Inspector re-
garding the 60' foot regulations on the books.
Proposed Plat of Creek Terrace Addition
Mr. Cusack of Cusack & Carlson presented a proposed plat of Creek Terrace
Addition.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Mayor
and City Manager were authorized to sign record plat of Creek Terrace Addition
when submitted to them upon the approval thereof of the city engineer and city
attorney; subject to the easement for water main and sewer and dedication of a 50
foot strip to the City along the west side of- the creek along Lot 1, and 50 foot
strip along the East side of the Creek adjacent to Lot 3, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Memorial Services - American Legion
Hartley Rudd of American Legion spoke regarding the Legion's Memorial
Service on May 30, 1955 at Rock at Carpenter Park. He asked for some seats to be
set up for folks to sit on - War Mothers, Band, Etc.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City
Manager was instructed to provide seating at Carpenter Park for Memorial Day
Services, May 30, 1955 as requested, and such police direction as is needed, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Storm Water Problem, Corner 37th & Texas
A. G. Godward representing Knollwood-Plaza Shopping Center, spoke about
the storm water problem at the corner of 37th & Texas. He said that there are
two ways to cure the situation - both estimated between $6,000 and $7,000.
1. Raise the intersection 2 feet and water flow on surface to the west.
2. Storm sewer running west of Texas.
Councilman Davis said he would like to see both done. The City Engineer
was asked to make his recommendation on June 6th.
The entrance of Aquila Avenue to 36th Street was discussed and Mr. Godward
suggested a way that it could be done by cutting across the corner of their
property. He said he would check on this.
Licenses
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, 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:
Johnson Electric Electrical
Park Standard Service Cigarette
Anna C. Nelson Restaurant
Noble Gas Company, Inc. Heating
Reliable Sign Erectors Signs & Billboards
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, 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:
SIDE1^1ALK OR CURB AND GUTTER BOND $10,000.00
Fure Brothers Cement Construction Company, principal
Standard Accident Insurance Company, surety
Effective January 1, 1955 Expires January 1, 1956.
HEATING LICrENSE BOND 10000.00
Noble Gas Company.. Incorporateds principal
Anchor Casualty Company, surety
Effective January 12 1955 Expires December 31, 1955•
SIGN AND BILLBOARD BOND $ 12000.00
Reliable Sign Erectors, principal
Western Surety Company, surety
Effective December 312 1954 Expires December 31, 1955•
Request of City Assessor to Change Date for Board of Equalization Meeting
Inter-Office Memorandum from R. B. Connery, City Assessor, dated May 17, 1955,
requesting that the date of Board of Equalization meeting be re-set from July 15,
1955 to June 27, 1955, was read.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the date of
Board of Equalization meeting was re-set to June 27, 1955, and the Clerk was directed
to so inform Roy Haeg, Supervisor of Assessments of Hennepin County, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Applications for Three Permits to Erect Signs at 5010 Excelsior Boulevard - Reliable
On motion of Councilman Bolmgrens seconded by Councilman Middleton the applica-
tion of Reliable Sign Erectors for a permit to erect One (1) roof sign, and Two (2)
flatwise on building signs at 5010 Excelsior Boulevard for S & K Drive-in were
approved, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present. _
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Reliable Sign Erectors
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the applica-
tion of Reliable Sign Erectors, dated May 162 1955, for a permit to erect an ad-
vertising sign for Colonial Inn at 1301 Excelsior Boulevard was referred to the City
Engineer to locate sign on plat diagram and report back to the Council on June 6,
1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Meyers Outdoor Advertising
0n motion of Councilman Middleton; seconded by Councilman Davis, the applica-
tion of Meyers Outdoor Advertising, dated May 23, 1955s for a permit to erect an
advertising sign for Pat Sawyer Golf Range at 3889 Wooddale Avenue was approved and
May 23, 1955 239
Application for Permit to E-ect Sir► - Meyers, Cont'd.
the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Meyers Outdoor Advertising
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the appli-
cation of Meyers Outdoor Advertising, dated May 23, 1955, for a permit to erect an
advertising sign for Pat Sawyer Golf Range on Yngve Building at 3881 Wooddale Avenue
was approved, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petitions
The following petitions received by the Clerk were referred to the City
Engineer, Assessment Clerk, and Chairman of appropriate committee:
P-1565 Petition for grading West Franklin Street from Hampshire Avenue
to Jersey Avenue.
P-1566 Petition for curb and gutter on the East Side of Rhode Island
Avenue from 34th Street to 35th Street.
P-1567 Petition for water main in Ottawa Avenue from 31st Street to
Highway No. 7.
Bids for Crawler Type Tractor
` The following tabulation of bids received on May 19, 1955 by Acting City
Manager, Phil' W. Smith, for the furnishing of a new crawler type tractor, complete
with specified equipment, according to specifications therefore prepared by the
City Engineer, was read:
1. Borchert-Ingersoll - - - - - - $10,960.00
Less trade in 000.00
Net Amount ,9 0.00
2. Rosholt Equipment Co. - - - - - $110284.00
Less trade in 3.150-00
8,134.00
Less spare parts 300,00
Net Amount 7,834.00
3. Wm. H. Ziegler Co., Inc. - - - - - - $11,329.00
Less trade in 2.864._00
Net amount $ 8,465.00
Bid Award for Crawler Type Tractor
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the bid of
Borchert-Ingersoll, received, M4y, 19, 1955, for the furnishing of a new crawler
type" tractor, complete with specified equipment, according to specifications there:-
fore prepared by the City•Engineer, was determined to be the lowest bid of a
responsible bidder, and the City Manager was authorized to issue a purchase order
for same in amount of bid ($9,960.00)2 by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Counbil present.
Readvertise for Bids for Carryall Type Truck
No bids were received on May 19, 1955 for furnishing of One (1) 1955 Carryall
Type' Truck, pursuant to advertisement for same in the St. Louis Park Dispatch on
May 12, 1955.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Acting
City Manager was directed to readvertise for bids for a new truck similar to the
1955 Chevrolet "Suburban Carryall" Model 3106, completd with specified equipment,
according to specifications therefore on file in the Office of the City Engineer,
to be opened at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 6, 1955, by Acting City Manager, by unanimous
vote- of all Members of the Council present.
Minnesota Fire Convention
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
following paid Firemen were authorized to attend the 1955 Convention and Annual
Meetings to be held at Lake City, June 13, 14, and 15, 1955, with necessary expenses
paid, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present ----- Donald Glassing,
Omar Mc Gary and C. M. Williams; also the following volunteer firemen ---- Vernon
Tollefsrud and William Frank.
Building Inspector's Weekly Report
The Building Inspector's report for week ending May 20, 1955, showing that
21 building permits were issued, totaling $95,310.00, was read and ordered filed.
240 May 23, 1955
Hearing Date Set for Proposed Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter_
The City Engineer's estimate of cost of constructing proposed sidewalk
Improvements 55-33, 35, 36, 37, 34, 38, in the total amount of $7,067.50, and
proposed construction of curb and gutter, Improvements 55-20 thru 32, and 40, in
the total amount of $17,155.00 was read.
Resolution - No. 73
On motion-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 SETTING HEARING FOR
SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the City Clerk be directed to publish
notice of hearing to be held June 13, 1955, on the following proposed sidewalk
improvements:
Improvement
Number Location Estimated Cost
55-33 East side Quebec adjacent to Lots 6 thru 10, Block_ 1,
Replat Eide's & Martins Addition $ 692.50
55-35 East side Rhode Island Avenue from 29th Street to
Minnetonka Boulevard 1,512.50
55-36 West side Utah Avenue from West 31st to West 32nd St. 1,125.00
55-37 East side Oregon Avenue from West 16th to West 18th Sts. 12467.50
55-34 West side Pennsylvania Avenue from West 28th Street to
West 29th Street 1,562.50
55-38 West side Texas from West 35th Street to West 342 St. 707.50
The area proposed to be assessed is the lots and tracts of land adjacent to
the side of the respective streets above described where the sidewalk is to be
constructed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVIZ that the Clerk be directed to publish notice of hearing
to be held June 13, 1955, on the following proposed curb and gutter construction
improvements:
Improvement
Number Location Estimated Cost
55-20 East side Yosemite Avenue from West 27th Street to
Dead End $ 780.20
55-21 West side Yosemite Avenue from West 27th Street to
Dead End 801.35
55-22 West side Webster Avenue from West 252 Street to West
26th Street 737.90
55-23 West side Utah Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to West
32nd Street 2,991.55-
55-24 East side Xylon Avenue from West 35th Street to West
36th Street (except existing curb) 1,144.45
55-25 West side Xylor4 Avenue from West 35th Street to West
36th Street (except existing curb) 1,144.45
55-26 North side South Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to
Taft Avenue 1,710.80
55-27 South Side of South Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to
Taft Avenue 1,710.80
55-28 East side of Webster Avenue from West 252 Street to
West 26th Street 984.65
55-29 East, side Idaho Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to West
31st Street 1,452.30
55-30 East side Xenwood Avenue from West 252 Street to West
26th Street 737.90
55-31 West side Xenwood Avenue from West 252 Street to West
26th Street 552.25
55-32 East side Rhode Island Avenue from West 28th Street to
29th Street 1,496.95
55-39 West side Maryland Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to
130 feet south 305.50
55-40 South side of West 35th Street from Zinran Avenue to
Yukon Avenue 603.95
-The area proposed to be assessed is the lots and tracts of land adjacent
to the side of the respective streets above described where the curb and gutter
is to be constructed.
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Resolution - MO. 74
On motion of Councilman Perkins, 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, except Councilman Hurd who did not
vote,
RESOLUTION CANCELING 51-75, 76, SANITARY SEWER & WATER MAIN
HOUSE CONNECTIONS $497 ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS it appears that by resolution of the Village Council adopted September
15, 1952, levying assessments for 51-75, 76 Sanitary Sewer & Water Main House Con-
nections #497, the following lot, which is connected on Quentin Avenue was inadvert-
antly assessed on Minnetonka Boulevard; 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 owner, 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 warrant in pay-
ment of such refund to the respective property owner.
- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 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, and to issue the owner a corrected tax statement.
AMOUNTS TO BE REFUNDED
ADDRESS L6T ADDITION PARCEL 1953 1954
- 5000 Mtka. Boulevard 46 Auditor's Subdivision 5450 207.41 63.50
No.. 318
AMOUNTS TO BE CANCELED
TOTAL PRINCIPAL 1955 1956 1957
39471 78.94 5993 56077 53-61
Partial Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the following
partial payments on contract work in progress, presented by City Engineer, Phil W.
Smith were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were
authorized to issue warrants covering same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present:
FINAL PAYMENT $419.12
CURB AND GUTTER, 54-121 THRU 54-129
Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc.
Contract Date, September 27, 1954
Contract Price, C & G 1.84 LF - Walk .45 SF - Gravel 3.00 CY
FINAL PAYMENT $326.28
SIDEWALK, 54-138, 139, 149, 142, 143, 144 and 146
Contractor, Donald R. Frantz Concrete Construction, Inc.
Contract Date, October 11, 1954
Contract Price, 3 " Walk .40 SF - 22" Walk .15 SF
Petition Opposing Advertising Sign on Lots 23, 24, Block 312, Rearrangement
Letter and petition signed by Mrs. Donald W. Beatt, 3636 Sumter Avenue and
others, dated May 12, 1955, requesting the commercial advertising sign located on
Lots 23 and 24, Block 312, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park be removed and that
the status of said lots remain as residential, were read.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above com-
munications were ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Re: General. Tax on Property Acquired for Extension of Cedar Lake Road
Inter-Office Memorandum from Assessor R. B, Connery, dated May 19, 1955, was
read, concerning the payment of tax statement for 1954 for Parcel 5000, Section 30,
Township 29, Range 24. This land was given to the City by straight transfer on
October 6, 1954.
It was moved by Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis that above
mentioned tax statement be paid by the City, and the City Assessor directed to made
application to Hennepin County for exemption of future taxes, hpd passed by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Letter Re: Refund According to Fuel Clause Adjustment - N. S. Power Co.
Letter from E. K. Thorgaard, Vice President and Manager, Minneapolis Divi-
sion, Northern States Power Company, dated April 8, 1955, explaining their refund,
to the City in the amount of $963.862 etc., was read and ordered filed.
Re Assessing Lot 17, Block 2. Del Monte Heights for Grading (City Owned)
Inter-Office Memorandum from City Assessor, R. B. Connery, dated May 20, 1955,
concerning the assessment of Lot1172 Block 2, Del Monte Heights for Grading
(Project 54-154) a City owned lot, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the above
matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Application for Commercial Electric Service
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, Acting City
Manager, Phil W. Smith was authorized to sign application for commercial electric
service to power traffic control signals at -Highway No. 12 and Turners Crossroad,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Ordinance No. 486
First reading of Ordinance No. 486, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 219 RELATING TO CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OF NON-ELECTED OFFICERS AND 12TLOYEES
k OF THE CITY was made by Secretary Justad.
It was moved by Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins that
the second reading of above referenced ordinance be made on June 6, 1955, and passed
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution - No. 95
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the follow-
ing resolution, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
RESOLUTION,MODIFYING SEWER ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, on September 27, 1952, the Village Council of the Village of St.
Louis Park duly adopted A resolution levying assessments for public improvements
theretofore completed in said Village, which assessments included the cost of
Sanitary Sewer Improvement of said Village No. 51-283 including Lift Station No. .
3, and among the lands assessed for said improvement were the premises described
in petition by Landers-Norblom-Christenson Company as owner of premises so assessed,
filed in District Court of Hennepin (bounty, which were assessed in the aggregate
sum of $52,345.00, and
k1HEREAS, said premises, being then unimproved and unplatted, were assessed
on a lot unit basis in accordance with the plan of assessment throughout -the
assessment district for said improvement, the Village Clerk having projected a
theoretical platting of'the premises on-the basis of lots with a frontage of fifty
(50) feet each on streets to be extended thru the premises, and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of said resolution the Village Council of said
Village by amendment to' the Zoning Ordinance of the Village has prohibited the sub-
division of lands within the Village into lots with a frontage on the adjacent
street of less than sixty (60) feet, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has authorized a
compromise settlement of the claims of the said petitioner with respect to the
invalidity of said assessments by recomputation of the unit assessments against
said premises on the basis of theoretical subdivision of lots with sixty (60) foot
frontage on street extensions, the assessment so adjusted to aggregate $42,775.00,
as more particularly hereinafter set forth, and the petitioner as owner of said
premises has accepted said compromise, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, as follows:
1. Assessments heretofore levied by the Village Council of the Village of St.
Louis Park by resolution adopted September 27, 1952, in so far as the same include
assessments aggregating $310,906.00 for Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 51-283, and
which assessment roll was submitted to the County Auditor of Hennepin County under
Village Code No. 4992 is hereby modified with respect to assessments therein levied
against the following premises listed therein:
Parcel No. 500
North half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (N2 SW- NE-) of
Section 182 Township 117, Range 212 lying Southeast of railroad right of way,-and
except said right of way.
May 23, 1955 243
Resolution Modifying Sewer Assessment, Cont'd.
,Original assessment: $10,440.00 on the basis of 72 units
Hereby reduced toi 9,570.00 on the basis of 66 units
Parcel No. 110
That part of the North twenty (20) acres of the Southeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter (SE4 NE4) of Section 18, Township 1172 Range 21, lying West of toe
East One Hundred Sixty—five (165) feet thereof, except street.
Original assessmentL $12,180.00 on the basis of 84 units
Hereby modified and reduced toy: 10,150.00 onthe basis of 70 units
Parcel No. 2800
(Now divided as Parcel No. 2810 and Parcel No. 2820) That part of the Northwest
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW, NEr) of Section 18, Township 117, Range 21,
lying East of Hutchinson Branch of the Great Northern Railway, except road.
Original assessment; $12,760.00 on the basis of 88 units
Hereby modified and reduced to: 10,295.00 on the basis of 71 units
Parcel No. 1500
West Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (W1 NE4 NEr"),
of Section 18, Township 117, Range 21, except road. \
Original assessment: $13,920.00 on the basis of 96 units
Hereby modified and reduced to: 10,150.00 on the basis of 70 units
Parcel No. 1640
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That part of Section 18, Township 117, 'Range 21, described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the South line of Minnetonka Boulevard a distance of 205
feet-West from the West line of Utah Avenue; thence South parallel with the West
line of Utah Avenue a distance of 135 feet; thence East parallel with the South
line of Minnetonka Boulevard a distance of 75 feet; thence South parallel with the
West line of Utah Avenue to the South line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter (NE4 NE4); thence West to the West line of the East Half of the Northeast
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (E- NE4 NE4); thence North along said West line of
East Half of Northeast Quarter of Northeast-Quarter (EJ NE4 NE4) to North line
thereof; thence East to beginning. -
Original Assessment $ 3,045.00 on the basis of 21 units
Hereby modified and reduced to: 22610.00 on the basis of 18 units.
The respective installments of said assessments as so modified and reduced
shall be payable in ten equal annual installments, the first of which was payable
concurrently with taxes levied in the year' 1952 and payable in the year 1953, with
interest on deferred installments at the rate of 4% per annum from September 27,
1952, until August 15th of each year in which installments are payable.
2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the modification of said assessment, in
accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 hereof, shall be conditioned upon
payment by the petitioner concurrently with the filing with the County Auditor of
this resolution, of all taxes heretofore 1"evied and which are due and payable prior
to June 1, 1955, against said parcels numbered 500, 110, 1500, and 1640, together
with all installments of special assessments heretofore levied and payable against
said parcels including the assessments against said parcels as herein modified.
truck Traffic, Minikanda Oaks
Secretary Justad presented the matter of truck traffic north of excelsior
Boulevard in Minikanda Oaks, for discussion. Paul Phillips from the area spoke
regarding the detriment to property values- and danger to children from the truck
traffic caused by Arvid Carlson enterprise; north of Minikanda Oaks. He complained
about the sign advertising Acme Stone & Lumber Company at the end of France Avenue
adjacent"to the Carlson property. He feels that Light Industrial zoning does not
cover the activity being carried on' by Carlson. Councilman Davis spoke about other
possible ways of entering Carlson's property. Mr. Bursell spoke regarding the sign.
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Truck Traffic, Minikanda Oaks, Cont'd.
Said it was there 9 months before permit was granted. He also told of the
nuisance of the truck travel, disturbance of peace, etc. Paul Phillips said
that they would like to settle this matter peacefully, and that truck traffic
should be stopped. -Councilman Middleton asked if the folks had talked with
Carlson's about working out something. The answer was no. Councilman Hurd asked
City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery if France Avenue, north of Excelsior Boulevard
could be made PLEASURE VEHICLES ONLY - no trucks. Can we exclude Carlson's from
using this street for truck traffic? Councilman Jorvig asked the same question,
of other entry were open.
City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery said he doubts if that can be done --
I don't think you can stop them from using the public street.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the above
matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole to.come up June 6th for further
discussion, and the Committed of the Whole to meet Wednesday, May 25th at 6:30
P. M. at Excelsior Boulevard and 32nd Street, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Resolution - No. 76
On motion of councilman Hurd, 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 APPROVING PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF COST OF PAVING
WHEREAS the County Highway Engineer has submitted a proposed allocation of
costs for the proposed Improvement No. 55-42, paving of Excelsior Boulevard from
Webster Avenue to the Hopkins-St. Louis Park boundary, on the basis of 43.8% to
St. Louis Park; 52.9% to Hennepin County; and 3.3% to the City of Hopkins;
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that'the said proposed allocation be hereby approved as the
basis of allocation of cost of said project in the event that after public hearing
thereon, the Council shall order the project to be undertaken.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the following
verified claims were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treas-
urer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council by roll call as follows: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis,
yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Perkins, yea; and
Acting Mayor, Jorvig, yea:
Aaron Adnerson 150.00 Delores Anderson 81.90
Dorothy Anderson 50.40 Grace M. Ball 42.00
Kenneth L. Birkholz 150.00 Rollin P. Briggs 176.00
Joseph J. Buchl 165.00 Leo- Burns 169.00
Mae Burton 72.10 It " 45.94
W. Bushway 22.13 Betty Caldwell 112.00
Irene Caldwell 106.40 Lorinda Christman 23.10
Dorothy Cichosz 120.40 B. F. Cichoski, 251.90
John Connery 165.90 Thomas Connery 174.38
Norman Crosby 199.20 La Verne Dahlen 58.80
H. E. Dahlin 168.00 Winnifred L. Damm 29.40
Mildred Davis 114.$0. D. Edwards 177.94
N. H. Epstein 193.20 E. Ferch 156.00
Alfred Formo 150.00 Myrtle Formo 105.19
Ellsworth Frank 230.45 Donald Freiborg 156.00
Herman Freiborg 180.00 Donald Gallaway 195.80
George Gibson 117.60 Henry Girard 172.70
Donald Glassing 63.00 Ione Hansell 98.00
Alpha Hansen 83.65 Dorothy Hunt 96.65
Bruce Jensen 156.00 Fern Johnson 95.90
J. 0. Johnson 218.90 C. W. Jones 168:00
Walter Jungblut 169.85 Lloyd Kairies 165.00
Marguerite King 60.20 Dickman Knutson 192.00
A. Korbel 160.00 Vernice Larson 17.55
Roy Lea 197.09 Edward Lemke 148.13
Florence Lilligren 118.30 Jane Linnee 93.80
George Mack 197.80 Carlisle Madson 200.00
Vance Marfell 176.00 Walter Mark 150.00
M. Markuson 156.00 M. C. Matheison 19.60
Edyth Mc Leod 60.90 L. Mc Nellis 184.00
Terry Mc Nellis 160.00 Cyla M. Moffatt 65.80
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Verified Claims, Cont'd.
Sylvester Newdall 155.63 Melba Nicholson 75.60
Irene Nordstrom 126.00 R. Nordstrom 215.05
Henry Nygaard 159.98 Lorraine S. Olson 112.00
E. Omestad 150.00 Ellida Parchem 57.80
Marjorie Paulson 31.94 P. P. Persyk 152.00
Louise Phelps 73.85 R. Pykal 156.00
Helen Reed 86.80 W. Reid 197.80
William Reiners 180.60 Helen Roberts 154.00
F. J. Sadilek 170.00 Willard Schwartz 150.00
Donald Senander 214.69 Richard Senander 209.00
Gilbert M. Senst 168.00 Fred Sewall 150.00
Richard Shinn 168.00 Christine Siewert 22.40
Fred A. Stimson 168.00 Guy Ten F�rck 156.00
William Ten Eyck 150.00 Le Roy Thies 158.00
Thomas Thies 150.00 Betty Tiedemann 11.59
Vernon Tollefsrud 231.57 Arline Turkington 98.00
Adelynne Tuttle 72.10 Ella M. Vickerman 99.40
G. Vita 213.03 Maxine,Wallace 79.63
Edward J. Werner 52.20 E. Whipps 170.00
Edward Williams 157.46 Frederick Williams 189.38
James J. Zalusky 176.00 Helen Zaworski 47.60
Albinson, Inc. 13.79 Associated Agencies 4,218.73
Berg & Farnham Company 20.10 A. B. Bjornson 255.00
Brown Photo Company 9.60 Brunson Instrument Company 5.25
Burroughs Corporation 232.00 Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. 419.12
City of SLP Printing Dept. 114.10 Cylinder Head, Service 8.00
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rr ` ►t !t t� rr 113.65 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 2.92
if to '! " '-' 34.15 Donald R. Frantz Conc. Const. 326.28
36.72 Freelands Grocery 19.10
12.78 General Trading Company 36.56
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J. V. .Gleason 266.49 " !' " 3.74
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of it It 679.88 It n if 2M9
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967.33 Hennepin-Lake Stationers 18.90
'-' 732.10 J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co. 18.45
International City Manager's Leef Bros., Inc. .50
Association 7.00 Miller-Davis Company 8.00
Minikada Hardware 15.51 Minneapolis Auto Supply 7.06
Mrs. John Mollers 23.14 Edmund T. Montgomery 20.00
Mueller Company 55.20 it it " 129.50
National Institute of Municipal It " it 25.00
Law Officers , 77.50 it '! It 20.00
National Tea Company 19.97 to " it 10.00
Norris Creameries, Inc. 1.65 tt it it 25.00
Park Super Valu 50.65 !' " It 7.50
Penny Super Market 65.65 " " '► 25.00
Pockrandt Lumber Company 63.25 " " '-' 16.25
n _ to It 21.44 ►► ►► n 265.00
Leonard Ramberg, Postmaster 5.00 !► it " 158.00
Red Owl Stores 24.92 '! " '! 100.00
If if it 24.92 n n ►► 103.00
Reinhard Brothers Company .53 H. A. Rogers Company 15.40
Standard Unit Parts Company 9.40 Rutherfords Garden Supplies 120.18
Terry Brothers, Inc. 292.50 Victor Adding Machine Company 44.00
West Lake Motor Rebuilding 200.00 Wheel Service Company 8.15
it 11 " 't 160.00 Wheeler Lumber Bridge Co. 246.50
Woodhead's 59.16 General Trading Company 3.05
Lee-Bo Office Supply Company 10.40 If it it 6.00
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held May 16, 1955, were read. On motion of Councilman
Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the minutes of meeting held May 16, 1955
were approved as read, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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May 23, 1955 �
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the meeting
was, adjourned at 12:45 A. M., May 24, 1955, to reconvene at 6:30 P. M., May 24,
1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
OSEPH JUST , Secretary
SEE PAGE NO. 260 FOR MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING OF MAY
23, 1955. _