HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955/05/09 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 218
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R. C. FEIUdSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
R. B. CONTNERY, Acting Se etary
REGULAR MEETING MAY 9, 1955
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:12 P. M.
The following Council Members 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 Acting City Manager, Phil W. Smith, City Sttorney, Edmund
T. Montgomery, and City Clerk (Secretary) Joseph Justad.
Bids for Police Car
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch April 28, 1955, sealed bids
_ were received from the following bidders for the furnishing of One (1) 1955 two-
door sedan, according 'to specifications therefore on file with the Acting City
Manager:
1. Bob Knowles Ford Company $1,359.00
2. Dahlberg Brothers, Incorporated 1056.00
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the above bids
were referred to the Acting City Manager, Chief of Police, and Chairman of the Police
Department Committee for tabulation and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Hearing on Petition to Rezoning - W. Kaefer
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch April 21, 1955,
a public hearing was had on the petition of W. Kaefer for rezoning Lots 1 and 2.
Block 4, 'Hanke's Minikanda Terrace Addition from Residential Use District to Com-
mercial Use District. The following persons appeared:
Roy Friborg, 3625 Inglewood Avenue, Howard Hardin, 3626 Intlewood Avenue,
Otto Gulbrandson, 3615 Inglewood Avenue, Jacob Siliner, 3619 Inglewood Avenue, W. G.
Dohrer, 3631 Inglewood Avenue, Mrs. Clifford Anderson, 3620 Inglewood Avenue
appeared in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Kaefer read his petition and added that
he had no plans to build 'anything further than he has a present. Fred Kaefer said
that he speaks for E. 0. Shinn, 4131 Excelsior Boulevard and Sam Bix, 4143 Excelsior
Boulevard who are not opposed to this rezoning. It was explained to Mr. Kaefer
that his present operations are not objected to, but should he sell, there would be
no control over what commercial enterprise would be started if rezoned.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the above
petition.for rezoning Lots 1 and 2. Block 4, Hanke's Minikanda Terrace Addition was
denied, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Health Officer's Report for April, 1955
Report of Health Officer, Dr. H. W. Darby, M. D. on health inspections made
during April, 1955, was read and ordered filed.
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Request for Permit to Build Garage
A. E. Swanson 3,987 Colorado Avenue appeared and requested a permit to build
a garage to be attached to his home. A letter from his neighbors, Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Manning, 3985 Colorado Avenue was read, stating that they give their consent
to this proposed construction, was read.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
Building Inspector was instructed to issue a building permit to A. E. Swanson,
3987 Colorado Avenue for construction of a garage attached to his home with a
distance of 72 feet between his home and that of the Mannings, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present, except Councilman Davis who voted no.
Claim for Damages from Tar Spray - Doris Gehrke
Doris Gehrke, 7610 South Street appeared. Told of damage to her laundry
caused by tar spraying by Street Department equipment on Friday, April 29, 1955•
Councilman Perkins suggested that the Street Department make a complete report to
the Council. Mrs. Gehrke was asked to send in a list of damaged clothing.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the above
matter was referred to the Street Commissioner and City Attorney for checking and
report, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petition to Vacate Alley
Petition signed by Carl Olson and others, dated May 9, 1955, for vacating
alley between Vernon Avenue and Webster Avenue from 292 Street to where alley ends
(adjacent to South 10' of Lot 11 and North 30' of Lot 12, Block 1, American
Security Investment Company's Terrace Park Addition, was read.
It was moved by Councilman Davis that this matter be brought to the Council
on May 16, 1955 for regular action. No second. Councilman Davis withdrew his
motion.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
petition was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Petition for Vacating Alley
Planning Commission's report on petition signed by Clifford E. Nelson and
others for vacating alley adjacent to Lots 1 thru 12, inclusive, Block 1, Golf View
Terrace Addition, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, June 6, 1955
was set as date for hearing on above petition subject to Mr. A. J. Hill presenting
a tentative plat of the replatting as follows: The replatting of Lots 2 to 10,
inclusive, which are presently fifty feet wide into eight lots which are to be
56-1 feet wide, plus an easement of twelve feet over Lot 12 to serve Lot 11 for
driveway purposes, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Petition for Rezoning - B. W. Whittimore
Planning Cormnissi6n's report on the petition of B. W. Whittimore, 7509 Minne-
tonka Boulevard for the rezoning of Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Boulevard Heights from
Residential Use District to Multiple Use District in order to build a double
bungalow, was read.
On motion of-Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, June 6, 1955
was set as date for hearing on above petition, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Proposed Plat of Penn-Zayta Second Addition
Planning Commission's report on proposed plat of Penn-Zayta Second Addition,
presented by G. G. Cerney, was read.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Council
concurred with the Planning Commission in their recommendation to deny the proposed
plat of Penn-Zayta Second Addition, and the Clerk was directed to so inform the
Petitioner, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Buffer Strip at Knollwood-Plaza
Planning Commission's report dated May 4, 1955 an proposed planting of buffer
strip at Knollwood-Plaza Shopping Center, was read. On motion of Councilman Middle-
ton, seconded by Councilman Hurd','the Council concurred with the Planning Commission
in their approval of proposed planting of buffer strip at Knollwood-Plaza Shopping
Center, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Planning Commission's Report on Plat of Henry Aretz Second Addition
Planning Commission's report dated May 4, 1955, on the plat of Henry Aretz
Second Addition, presented by John Balich, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the final'
plat of Aretz Second Addition was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission,
and the Mayor and Acting City Manager were authorized to sign same for the City, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Petition for Vacating Street - Garrison, Pastorek
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the Council
concurred with the Planning Commission in their report dated May 42 1955, on the
petition of Allan W. Garrison and Joseph A. Pastorek for vacating Dakota Avenue
south of Cambridge Street to the Railroad Tracks, and June 6, 1955 was set as date
for hearing on same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petitions
The following petitions received by the City Clerk were referred to the City
Engineer, Assessment Clerk, and Chairman of Appropriate Committee:
P-1562 Petition for curb and gutter on the south side of 35th Street
from Zinran to Yukon Avenues.
P-1561 Petition for curb and gutter on the West side of Maryland Avenue
from Minnetonka Boulevard to 130' South.
P-1563 Petition for sanitary sewer in 36th Street from Webster Avenue to
Wooddale Avenue.
Licenses
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
applications for 1955 licenses were approved, and the City Manager and City Clerk
were authorized to issue same to e:,pire December 31, 19552 by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Lindy's Take Out Soft Drinks
Park Pure Oil Service Station Gas Station 4 Pumps
1' 11 11 it " Soft Drink
Borman-Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc. Plumbing
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, 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 $12000.00
Broman Heating & Plumbing Company, principal
Standard Accident Insurance Company, surety
Effective January 12 1955 Expires December 31, 1955•
CONTRACTOR'S BOND $112230.96 p
Victor Carlson and Sons, Inc., principal
American Automobile Insurance Company, surety
Dated May 2, 1955, covering contract for constru6tion of curb
and gutter, Improvements 55-3, 4, 52 6, 7, g, 9.
CONTRACTOR'S BOND $1562745.34
Peter Lametti Construction Company, principal
Seaboard Surety Company, surety
Dated April 11, 1955, covering construction of sanitary sewer,
Improvements No. 55-12; water main, Improvement No. 55-13 at
locations set forth in the contract.
Request for Street Light
Letter from Mrs. Glen Mollet, 9219 Cedar Lake Road, dated May 5, 1955, request-
ing that a street light be installed at the corner of Flag Avenue and Cedar Lake
Road, was read.
Street Light Ordered
On motion of Councilman jorvig, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Northern States
Power Company was ordered to install a street light at the corner of Flag Avenue and
Cedar Lake Road, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Animal Report, Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County
Animal report of Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County for period of April
252 1953 thru May 2, 195 , was read and ordered filed.
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Resolution - No. 62
On motion o -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 RESTRICTING LAWN SPRINKLING
BE IT RESOLVED that lawn sprinkling be restricted as follows: All property
owners on the EVEN SIDE of the street be permitted to sprinkle on EV�21 DAYS,
except between the hours of 4 P. M. and S P. M.; and all property owners on the
ODD SIDE of the street be permitted to sprinkle on the ODD DAYS, except between
the hours of 4 P. M. and 6 P. M. (No sprinkling between the hours of 4 and 8 P. M.
any day.), effective May 15, 1955•
_Letter Re: Dancing Lessons in Private Home - M. I. Kirshbaum
Letter from Attorney, Mitchel I. Kirshbaum, 512 Nicollet Building, Minneapolis,
dated May 2, 1955, stating that one of his clients who conducts classes in dancing
in a store building in the Texa.-Tonka area is desirous of vacating the premises and
purchasing a home in St. Louis Park for her residence with the additional intention
of conducting her dancing classes there, was read.
On motion of Councilman Dav�s,_ seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
matter was referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendation, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Claim for Damages - Stanley Worthingham
Letter from Stanley Worthingham, 2636 Webster Avenue, dated May 5, 1955,
stating that during the summer of 1954, due to oil being blown upon his awnings,
they deteriorated, and that an estimate from Acme Awning Company, 2839 Hennepin
Avenue, Minneapolis for .recovering same is $33.60, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the above
matter was referred to the City Attorney to inform Mr. Worthingham of statute of
limitations, by unanimous vote of'all Members of the Council present.
Letter Opposing Contemplated Bridge - D. M. Thompson and W. H. Burkhardt
Letter from D. M. Thompson and W. H. Burkhardt, dated May 4, 1955, stating
that they are opposed to the bridge which Mr. M. P. Johnson is contemplating to
build across Minnehaha Creek, connecting with the present dead end of Aquila Avenue,
was read. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Johnson and others appeared. Mr. Thompson lives on
the dead end of Aquila Avenue. He and others were told by Builder Olson that this
was a permanent dead end street. He said that the proposed bridge would devalue
the property in the vicinity. He was told by M. P. Johnson that the extension of
Aquila Lane would some day extend to Highway No. 18. Said this would bring excessive
traffic past the homes. They did not know about the bridge when they built their
homes so feel that it should not'be built. The bridge could be built four blocks
away which would not be so bad for residents.
Councilman Hurd said that without a proposed plat or plan for this bridge,
it is hard to follow the remarks. Mayor Fernstrom said that if and when the plat
and� '�lans for the bridge are received, neighbors will be notified. The clerk
presented the proposed plat presented in 1951 which shows a bridge across the creek.
However, only the east side of the creek was platted and same filed.
Agreement for Traffic Control Lights at Turner's Crossroad & Highway No. 12
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Mayor
and City Manager were authorized to sign agreement prepared by the City Attorney
by and between the City of St. Louis Park and the Village of Golden Valley to share
in expense of furnishing power and maintenance equally for traffic signals installed
by the State Highway Department at Highway No. 12 and Turner's Crossroad, by un-
animous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Ordinance No. 485
Second reading of the following ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman
Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the following ordinance was adopted by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present:
ORDINANCE NO. 485
AN ORDINANCE VACATING STREET
The City of St. Louis Park ordains:
Section 1. It is hereby determined that a petition, in writing signed by
a majority of the owners of property fronting upon the portion of the street here-
inafter described, has been duly filed with the City Clerk, requesting vacation
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Ordinance No. 485, Continued
Section 1 -----
of said street, and the City Clerk having furnished a copy of said petition to
the Acting City Manager and reported same to the City Council, and the Clerk
having published notice in the St. Louis Park Dispatch on April 21, 1955, as
directed by the Council, and the City Council having met at the time and place as
published in said notice and having conducted a public hearing on said petition,
and having determined that it is for the best interests of the public that said
street be cacated as petitioned.
Section 2. The following described street, as now dedicated and laid out
within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, be hereby vacated:
The north 24 feet of that portion of West 33rd Street lying
between Quentin Avenue and Raleigh Avenue and adjacent to Lots
11, 12, 13, 16, 17, and 18, Block 4, "Lewiston Park,
all according to the plat of said Lewiston Park on file and of record in the office
of the Register of Deeds of Hennepin County.
Partial Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the follow-
ing 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 $1,201.34
CURB AND GUTTER, 54-31 THRU 54-36, 54-38 THRU 54-45,
54-48 THRU 54-58
Contractor, Victor Varlson & Sons, Incorporated r-
Contract Date, July 6, 1954
Contract Price, C & G 1.78 LF, 32" Walk .43 SF, Gravel 2.00 CY
FINAL PAYMENT $ 469.49
CURB AND GUTTER 54-76 THRU 54-85 and 115
Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons, Incorporated'
Contract Dat&, July 19, 1954
Contract Price, C & G 1.78 LF, 32" Walk .43 SF
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 3 $19,654.83
WATER MAIN 54-87, 149, 151 and 152
Contractor, Wm. V. Terry Excavating Company, Inc.
Contract Date, September 20, 1954
Contract Price, $p147,621.50
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 5 $12,471.88
WATER MAIN 54-86, 88, 89, 89A, 91, 92, 107, 108, 109
Contractor, Wm. V. Terry h�ccavating Company, Inc.
Contract Date, August 2, '1954
Contract Price, $133,686.10.
Advertise for Bids for Truck
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Clerk
was directed to advertise for bids for a new truck similar to the 1955 Chevrolet
"Suburban Carryall" Model 3106, complete with specified equipment according to
specifications therefore on file with the City raigineer; bids to be opened at "the
office of Acting City Manager, Phil titin. Smith at 10:00 AM, May 19, 1955, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Advertise for Bids for Crawler" Type Tractor
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Clerk
was instructed to advertise for bids for One (1) new crawler type tractor accord-
ing to specifications'therefore on file with the City Manager; bids to be opened
by the City Manager at 10:00 AM, May 19, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Special Permit to Build Garage - Thomas'B. Culver
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the request
of Thomas B. Culver, 4145 Alabama Avenue to build a garage on the north line of his
lot was approved, and the Building Inspector was instructed to issue permit for same,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Resolution-.No. 63
y 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 CORRECTING 53-63 BITUMINOUS MAT & SEAL COAT #511 ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS it appears that by resolution of the Village Council adopted August
16, 1954, levying assessments for 53-63 bituminous mat and seal coat #511, the
following lots were overcharged for said improvement, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
cost of said improvement be reduced from $2.85 per front foot to $1.76 per front
foot; that' the'Jamounts heretofore levied against the following lots be corrected;
and the the Auditor and the Treasurer of Hennepin County be hereby authorized to
correct their records to the following amounts and to issue owners a corrected tax
statement.
ORIGINAL AMOUNTS ASSESSED
LOT BLOCK ADDITION TOTAL PRINCIPAL 1955 1195 1957
15 1 Del Monte Heights 188.25 62°75 72.17 69.03 65.89
16 1 Del Monte Heights 188.25 62.75 72.17 _ 69.03 65.89
1/2 6 Del Monte Heights 188.25 '62°75 72°17 69.03 65.89
1/2 6 Del Monte Heights 188.25 62.75 72.17 69.03 65.89
CORRECTED AMOUNTS
1'5 1 Del Monte Heights 116.31 38.77 44.59 42.65 40.71
16 1 Del Monte Heights 116.31 38°77 44.59 42.65 40.71
1/2 6 Del Monte Heights 116.31 38.77 33.59 42.65 40.71
1/2 6 Del Monte Heights 116.31 38.77 33-59 42.65 40.71
Cofirn'ittee of Whole Report on Application for Permit to Erect Sign _
Committee of Whole made their report on the application of Nordquist Sign Co.
for a permit to erect an advertising sign for Anderson Cadillac Company at 5100
Excelsior Boulevard.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Building
Inspector was authorized to �issud permit to Nordquist Sign Company to erect an
advertising sign for Anderson Cadillac Company at 5100 Excelsior Boulevard, by unan-
imous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Plat of Flag Terrace
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins the plat
of- Flag Terrace presented by Robert Mc Nulty was approved, subject to approval of
City Attorney, and the Mayor and Acting City Manager were authorized to sign same
for the City, xby unanimous vote of all Members of the Council except Councilmen
Hurd and Davis who voted no.
Annual Convention of League of Minnesota Municipalities
- The announcement and program of the Annual Convention of the League of Minne-
sota Municipalities to be held June 8, 9, and 10, 1955, at Albert Lea, Minnesota
were read by the Secretary.
City Attorney,
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded,-by Councilman Perkins,/all Councilmen,
City Manager, City Clerk, City Assessor, and Mayor were authorized to attend the
Annual Convention of the League of Minnesota Municipalities, June 8, 9, and 10, 1955,
with necessary expenses paid, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Report on Plans and Specifications for Water Main extensions - Minn. Dept. Health
Report of Minnesota Department of Health, dated May 2, 1955, on plans and
specifications for water main extensions described therein was read and ordered
filed.
Salary Increase for Policeman Stanley Currie
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the salary of
Patrolman Stanley Currie was increased from $348.30 per month to $371.30 per month,
effective May 15, 1955 to conform with automatic increase, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present. (this increase covers the $10.00 automatic
increase and $ 13.00 salary increase given January 1, 1955•)
Building Inspector's Quarterly Report
The Building Inspector's report for Quarter ending March 31, 1955, showing
that 25 building permits were issued, totaling $3,176,375.00, was read and ordered
filed,
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Salary Increase for Fireman Vernon Anderson
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the salary
of Fireman Vernon Anderson was increased from $381.30 per month to $387.30 per
month, effective May 15, 1955 to conform with automatic increase, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Hourly Pay Increase for Wm. Ten Eyck
Inter Office Memorandum from Street Commissioner, Kenneth Johnson, dated May
6, 1955, requesting that the hourly pay of Wm. Ten Eyck be increased from $1.87
per hour to $1.95 per hour (72¢ increase), and that his work classification be
changed from Laborer to Truck Driver, effective May 16, 1955, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the above
request was referred to Acting City Manager, Phil W. Smith for checking and recom-
mendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, 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 unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council by roll call as follows: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis,
yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Middleton, yea; Council-
man Perkins, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea:
A. Anderson 150.00 Delores Anderson 67.20
Dorothy Anderson _ 63.00 Grace M. Ball 61.60
Kenneth L. Birkholz 150.00 Ttollin P. Briggs 176.00
Joseph J. Buchl 83.44 Leo Burns 186.00
W. Bushway 23.97 Betty Caldwell 119.35
Dorothy Chase 25.28 Lorinda Christman 60.20
B. F. Cihoski 177.65 borothy Cichosz 61.60
John Connery 159.60 Thomas Connery 150.00
Norman Crosby 1'64.50 1,a Verne Dahlen 64.40
H. E. Dahlin 169.58 Marjorie Dale 17.55
Winifred L. Damm 58.80 D. Edwards 158.93
N. H. Epstein 168.06, E. Ferch 156.00
Alfred Formo 150.00 Ellsworth Frank 228.80
Donald Freiborg 158.93 Herman Freiborg 196.88
Donald Gallaway 189.38 George Gibson 67.20
Henry Girard 176.00 Donald Glassing 69.30
Dorothy Hunt 17.80 Bruce Jensen 156.00
Alvera Johnson 10.65 J. 0. Johnson 215.60
C. W. Jones 168.00 Walter Jungblut 184.66
Lloyd Kairies 165.00 Marguerite King 61.60
' Dickman Knutson 192.00 A. Korbel 160.00
Vernice Larson 25.22 Roy Lea 208.25
Edward Lemke 154.22 E. R. Ludwig 33.00
George Mack 192.05 Carlisle Madson 201.88
Vance Marfell 182.60 Walter Mark 150.00
M. Markuson 156.00 M. C. Mattheisen 54.60
Omar Mc Gary 75.00 Edythe V.' Mc Leod 60.90
L. Mc Nellis 185.73 Terry Mc Nellis 80.00
Ruth Mollet 15.80 Sylvester Netirdall 220.31
Melba Nicholson 61.60 R. Nordstrom 204.70
Henry Nygaard 162.00 Lorraine Olson 61.60
E. Omestad 150.00 Ellida C. Parchem 73.56
Marjorie Paulsen 65.80 P. P. Persyk 152.00
R. Pykal 156.00 W. Reid 201.25
William Reiners 193.20 Henen Roberts 68.60
F. J. Sadilek 187.58 Willard Schwarts 150.00
Donald Senander 195.00 Richard Senander 225.50
Gilbert Senst 168.00 Fred Sewall 150.00
Richard Shinn 168.00 Christine Siewert 61.60
Harriet Simonson 32.40 Fred Stimson 168.00
Guy Ten Eyck 157.46 William Ten Eyck 150.00
Le Roy Thies 158.00 Thomas Theis 135.00
Vernon Tollefsrud 160.40 George Vita 208.25
Maxine Wallace 61.60 Edward J. Werner 34.$0
Elmer 11hipps 181.16 Edward Williams 156.00
Frederick Williams 172.50 Lois E. Williams 33.75
James J. Zalusky 176.00 Helen M. Zaworski 33.60
Burt Zila 184.00 C. F. Rihl 555.90
American Linen Supply Company 19.78 Behning Hardware Co. 1.60
it it 3.20 5.95
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Verified Claims, Continued
Behning Hardware Company .90 Ole Bergerson 50,00
Bohn Welding Company 24.00 Brown Photo Company 6.00
Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. 1,201.34 It It tt 24.00
" " " It 469.49 Community Chest & Council of
R. B. Connery 80.50 Hennepin County 1.25
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 4.17 Davidson Sales & Service 27.50
General Trading Company 12.52 Golden Auto Parts 5.00
Gopher Corporation of Minn. 4.50 Hillyard Sales Company 50.50
Earl D. Jones 40.25 Landers-Norblom-Christenson Co. 5.84
Lee-Bo Office Supply Company, Inc. 3.60 Leef Brothers, Inc. 2.25
it " it " " 10.87 Lyle Signs, Inc. 248.35
The Mc Mullen Company _ 27.85 it it " 47.20
Miller-Davis Company 6.40 Minnesota Legislative Service 4.10
it " " 12.80 Mobile Radio .Engineering 11.07
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29.95 Richard A: Mueller_ 125.00
National. Tea Company 25.72 Northern States Power Company 4.77
Northland Electric Company 27.97 " " if it 64.00
NW Bell Telephone Company 364.20 Oil Burner Service-Company 6.97
Park Landscaping Company 67.50 Park Super Valu 37.97
Penny Super Market 65.65 " " " 50.65
31.00 William A. Reiners 37.66
H. A. Rogers Company 7.75 Rosholt Equipment Company 3.60
19.78 Suburban Plumbing & Supply 6.12
!' !' 6.00 Suburban Sanitary Drayage 8,157.10
Terry Brothers, Inc. 285.00 Wm. V. Terry Excavating 12,471.88
11 It tt 445.00 it it it it 19,654.83
It , " " 472.50 Underwood Corporation 466.00
R. H. Van Deusen _ 117.20 Williams Hardware Company 12.86
Winona General Hospital 73.00 Witt's Market 12.95
Woodhead's 95.63
Resolution - No. 64
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, 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:
RESOLUTION ORDERING WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the Acting
City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be opened at 10:00 A. M., May
23, 1955, for water main Improvements Numbered 55-14 and 55-17.
Resolution - No. 65
On. motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the following
resolution, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present:
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager be hereby directed to prepare a plan
for a storm sewer designed to drain the northeasterly area of the City, to in
general follow the course of Judicial Ditch No. 6, and to furnish the Council with
the plot plan of such a ditch and estimate of cost and area proposed to be assessed.
Resolution - No. 66
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, 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 SETTING HEARING ON PROPOSED
WATER MAIN EXTENSION
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the City
Clerk be, directed to publish notice of hearing May 23, 1955 on Improvement No.
55-19 for water main extension in 18th Street from Flag Avenue to Fairway Lane and
in Fairway Lane from 18th Street north to end of Fairway Lane, at an estimated cost
furnished by the Engineer in the sum of X64,923.75, the area proposed to be assessed
being the lots and tracts of land adjacent to the portion of said streets where
said water main is to be extended.
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Resolution - No. 67
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, 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 SETTING ASSESSMENT HEARINGS
WHEREAS, the Clerk, with the assistance of the Engineer, has prepared proposed
assessments covering the assessable cost of each of the improvements hereinafter
described, which proposed assessments are on- file in the City Clerk's office,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk be authorized to•publish, notice of hearing to
be held at the City Council meeting June 20, 1955, on said proposed assessments
covering the cost of each of the following improvements, the assessable cost of
which is hereby determined to be in the amounts hereinfater respectively set forth:
CURB AND GUTTER CONS'iRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER LOCATION ASSESSABLE COST
54=121 E. S. Utah from 31st to 32nd Street 1037.25
54-122 W. S. Sumter from 33rd to 34th• Street 1383.00
54=123 E. S. Louisiana from 31st to 32nd Street 1383.75
54-124 W. S. Louisiana from 31st to 32nd Street 1383.50
54=125 E. S. Sumter from 33rd to 321 Street 922.00
54=126 N. S. 31st Street from Texas to Sumter Avenue 660.75
54-127 W. S. Blackstone from Minnetonka Blvd. to 29th Street 1442.80
54=128 E. S. Sumter from 33rd to 34th- Street 1383.00
54=129 W. S. Sumter-from 28th to 29th Street 1385.30
54=130 E. S. Xylon adj. to 3525, 3529 and 3533 345.75
54=131 W. S. Xylon adj. to 3524, 3528- and 3532 345.75
54=135 E. S. Sumter from 28th to 29th- Street 1385.30
54=136 W. S. Rhode Island from 29th St. to Minnetonka Blvd. 1228.15
54=137 E. S. Rhode Island from 29th St. to Minnetonka Blvd. 1366.65
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
54-138 E. S. Texas Tonka from Virginia to Virginia 2074.38
54-139 W. S. Utah Avenue from 31st Street to 400' south of
Minnetonka Boulevard 1062.54
54-140 E. S. Lynn adj. to 3813 and 3817 Lynn Avenue 275.50
54-142 S. S. Cambridge Street adj. to 6013 Cambridge 178.45
54-143 W. S. Rhode Island from 29th Street to Minnetonka
Boulevard 1334.75
54-144 E. S. Pennsylvania from 2$th to 29th Street 1548.17
54-146- W. S. Rhode Island from 28th to 29th Street 1505.50
STREET GRADING
52-190 Quentin Avenue from 41st to 42nd Street 606.60
54-117 and widening, Joppa avenue from Excelsior Boulevard
to 37th Street 2903.42-
54-134 26th Street from Virginia to Burd Place )
Burd Place from 26th Street to Cedar Lake Road) 1403.70
54-154 Blackstone Avenue from N line Lot 17, Block 2,
Del Monte Heights & N line Lot 15, Block 5, Del
Monte Heights Addition 1123.50
SANITARY SEWER EXTENSIONS
52-223 Yosemite Avenue from 27th Street to S line of Lots
5 and 4o La Mere's Addition 1201.90
54-114 Xylon Avenue from 35th Street to 300' South 2627.50
STREET IMPROVEMENT - STABILIZED BASE ,
52-124 16th Street from Co. Rd. 18 to Hillsboro 172.35
52-125 18th Street from Hillsboro to Flag Avenue 46.94
52-126 Franklin Avenue from Independence to Flag Avenue 110.98
52-127 Independence Avenue from 16th St. to Franklin 217'.59
52-128 Hillsboro Avenue from 16th Street to Franklin 327.92
52-129 Fairway Lane from 18th Street to North aid 34.58
52-130 Flag Avenue from FranlKlin Avenue to 18th Street 150.61
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Resolution Setting Assessment Hearings, Continued
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER. LOCATION ASSESSABLE COST
WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS
54-1 Cedarwood Second Addition $17431.55
54-2 Monterey Avenue from 26th to 25th Street 6424.90
54-3 Louisiana Avenue from Franklin to Wayzata Blvd. 37056.00
54-4 Cedar Lake Road from Louisiana to Virginia 42492.85
54-5 Vernon Avenue from 26th Street to Webster Ave. 5088.00
54-6 Republic Avenue from Walker to 2nd Street NW 6040.50
54-7 Inglewood from 31st Street to 200 feet south 2205.50
54-8 Cedar Knoll Manor Second Addition 11838.75
WATER, SEWER AND STORM Shlila
54-110 Water )
54-111 Sewer }
54-112 Storm Sewer ) Knollwood Plaza 40000.50
1956 Budget
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Finance
Committee was directed to prepare 1956 budget in compliance with time set for same
in the New Home Rule Charter which became effective January 7, 1955, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held May 2, 1955 were read. On motion of Councilman
Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, the minutes of meeting held May 2, 1955 were
approved as read, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Meeting Recessed
It was moved by Councilman Hurd, seconded -by Councilman Davis that the meeting
be recessed at this time (12:11 AM) to 12:30 AM. Motion was passed by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Meeting Reconvened
Meeting reconvened at 12:55 AM. All Members of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the meeting
was adjourned at 1:19 AM, May 10, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council.
R. C. FERNS`IROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
JOSEIAq JUSTf, Secretary