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June 13, 1955
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 1955
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:04 P. M.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
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 Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery and City Clerk, Joseph
Justad (Also Secretary).
Bids for Four-Door Sedan for Fire Department
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 26, 1955, sealed bids were
received from the following bidders for the furnishing of One (1) four-door sedan,
Fire Department red, complete with all standard equipment, less applicable State,
Federal and Municipal taxes, etc.
Name of Bidder Amount of Bid
1. Larson Chevrolet Company $1,724.00
2. Dahlberg Brothers, Incorporated 1,831.33
3. H. J. Minar Company 1,849.48
4. Olson Motors 2050.00
5. Suburban Chevrolet 1,041-77
6. Anderson Chevrolet 1,726.00
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
bids were referred to the Acting City Manager, Fire Chief, and Chairman of the Fire
Department Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer Construction, Improvements 55-15, 16, and 18
The City Engineer's tabulation of bids received June 8, 1955, for the cons-
truction of Sanitary Sewer Improvements #55-15, 16, and 18, and his recommendation
for award of contract for same, was read.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the bid of
Phelps-Drake Company, Incorporated for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Improve-
ments #55-15, 16, and 18, was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible
bidder, and the Mayor and Acting City Manager were authorized to execute contract
for the City with the Bidder for the work at price bid of $27,665.30, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Storm Sewer Construction - Minnetonka at Oregon
Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described in
the following resolution. Mr. Gordon R. Johnson, 3154 Pennsylvania Avenue appeared
and asked if this storm sewer would drain Quebec Avenue and 32nd Street. The answer
was no. He also asked for the cost per lot, and the answer was that the figure has
not been determined yet but the estimated cost per lot is $40.00. Mr. Johnson
asked why this job couldnit be put off until later due to excessive taxes now. Mayor
Fernstrom said it is necessary to do this now due to proposed paving of Minnetonka
Boulevard which is a must.
Resolution #80
On motion of Councilman Davis, 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 ORDERING STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS the City Council has met at the time and place specified in the
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 2 and 9, 1955, relating to the
public improvements hereinafter described and has heard all interested persons
appearing at said meeting and has secured from the City Engineer a report advising
it in a preliminary way as to whether each proposed improvement is feasible and as
to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other
improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
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Resolution ordering Storm Seiner Construction, Cont'd.
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.
STORM SEWER
Improvement Number Location
55-49 Extending from intersection of Minnetonka Boulevard and
Oregon Avenue south in Oregon Avenue to a point opposite
Lot 9, Block 4, Boulevard Heights Second Addition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Lots 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 13, 15, 22, and 25,
Block 4, Boulevard Heights Second Addition, and Lots 14, 15, 172 18, and 19, Block
3, Boulevard Heights Second Addition, being a natural depository for surface waters
in the vicinity thereof and a necessary depository for waters drained by the said
storm sewer, it is hereby deemed necessary and proper that the said lots be_
acquired by the City for storm water drainage purposes, and the offer of W. P.
Bissonnette, owner of Lots 14, 15, 17, 18, and 19, Block 3, and Lots 1, 22 31 Z,
92 10, 13, 15, 22, and 25, Block 4, Boulevard Heights Second Addition, to sell and
convey the same to the city for $4,500.00, the City to pay any unpaid taxes against
said lots, being determined fair and reasonable' the purchase of said lots at said
price is hereby authorized on approval of the title by the City Attorney and receipt
of warranty deed approved by the City Attorney conveying title to said lots to the
city and the payment of said sum for the purchase of said lots is authorized.
The Clerk is authorized to advertise for bids, to be opened by the City Manager
July 11, 1955, -at 10:00 o'clock A. M. for the construction of said storm sewer.in
accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the City Engineer which are
hereby approved.
Hearing on Proposed Sidewalk Construction, Improvements 55-33 thru 38
Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described in
the following resolution. No persons appeared in opposition.
Resolution #81
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the follow-
ing resolution having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS the City Council has met at the time and place specified in the
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 26 and June 2, 1955, relating
to the public improvements hereinafter described and has heard all interested
persons appearing at said meeting and has secured from the City Engineer a report
advising it in a preliminary way as to whether each proposed improvement is feasible
and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some
other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended;
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
following public improvements be hereby ordered in-accordance Vd.th 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 by the City-Manager., July 11, 1955, at 10 o'clock A. M.
31DhWALK CONSTRUCTION
Improvement Number Location
55-33 East Side Quebec Avenue adjacent to Lots 6 thru 10, Block 1,
Replat Eide's & Marten's Addition
55-34 West Side Pennsylvania Avenue from West 28th Street to West
29th Street
55-35 East Side Rhode Island Avenue from 29th Street to Minnetonka
Boulevard
55-36 West Side Utah Avenue from West 31st Street to West 32nd Street
55,-37 East Side Oregon Avenue from West 16th Street to West 18th St.
55-38 West Side Texas Avenue from West 35th Street to West 342 Street.
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Hearing on Proposed Curb and Gutter 'Construction
Separate Hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described
in the following resolution. Charles Grayburn, 8211 West 35th Street appeared in
opposition to Improvements 55-24 and 25 - East and West Sides of Xylon Avenue from
West 35th Street to West 36th Street (except existing curb). Said due to need
of grading of lots on both sides of Xylon on the North End, it should not be done
now. E. C. Roberts, 8431 West 35th Street appeared in opposition to•-Improvement
55-40 - South Side of West 35th Street from Zinran Avenue to Yukon Avenue, due to
need of grading of Lots on both sides of Xylon Avenue. Letter from Adolph Fine,
dated May 31, 1955, opposing Improvement #55-23 - West Side of Utah Avenue "from
Minnetonka Boulevard to West 32nd Street, stating that this improvement is un-
necessary and unwarranted adjacent to this property at this time, was read.
Resolution #82
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing resolution, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION
WH- .REAS the City Council has met at the time and place specified in the
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 26 and June 2, 1955, relating
to the public improvements hereinafter described and has heard all interested
persons appearing at said meeting and has secured from the City Engineer a report
advising it in a preliminary way as to whether each proposed improvement is
feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with
some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended;
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
following public improvements be hereby ordered in accordance with plans and speci-
fications which have been prepared by the City Engineer and filed with the City
Clerk, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids which will be
opened at a=mee ing--of-,the--Council, July 11, 1955, at 10:00 A. M.
CURB AND GUTTLR' CONSTRUCTION
Improvement Number Location
55-20 East Side Yosemite Avenue from West 27th Street to Dead End
55-21 West Side Yosemite Avenue from West 27th Street to Dead End
55-22 West Side Webster Avenue from West 251 Street to West 26th Street
55-23 West Side Utah Avenue South from North Line of Lot 1, Texa-
Tonka Second Addition to 32nd Street
55-24 East Side Xylon Avenue from North Line Lot 9, Block 4, Donny
Brook Terrace Second Addition
55-25 West Side Xylon Avenue from North Line Lot 3, Block 5, Donny
Brook Terrace Second Addition
55-26 North Side South Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Taft Avenue
55-27 South Side South Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Taft Avenue
55-28 East Side Webster Avenue from West 252 Street to West 26th Street
55-29 East Side Idaho Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to West 31st St.
55-30 East Side Xenwood Avenue from West 251 Street to West 26th Street
55-31 West Side Xenwood Avenue from West 252 Street to West 26th Street
55-32 East Side Rhode Island Avenue from West 28th Street to West
29th Street
55-39 West Side Maryland Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to 130 feet
South
55-40 South Side West 35th Street from Zinran Avenue to Yukon Avenue.
Hearing on Application for Rezoning
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 26, 1955, a
public hearing was had on the petitions of Charles M. Freidheim and Ernest Jacobson
and Clifford Andreasen, for the rezoning of property described in said notice,
from Open Development Use Districts to .Light Industrial Use Districts. Mr. and Mrs.
C. W. Muzzy, 3613 Raleigh Avenue appeared. Said they feel this property should not
be rezoned. They have their homes fixed up and they feel that Mr. Freidheim will
put in heavy industry and do as he pleases. They also complained of the Freidheim
activities in his sand and gravel pit. They said they represented the others in
this area. Mayor Fernstrom asked he would propose for this area. Mr. Muzzy said
a park for the children in the area. He was told of the land owned by the City
in Westmoreland Addition. Ernest Jacobsen asked Mr. Muzzy if he was opposed to
his rezoning request. He said no. Mr._Fernstrom explained light industrial use.
Councilman Davis told of the Council's checking to protect folks living 6n 36th
Street east of the Freidheim property, and feels that the Council is prepared to
do the right thing in all cases.
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Hearing on Application for Rezoning, Cont'd.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, the foregoing
matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole to work out the setbacks, etc.,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Request for Permission to Operate a Fruit and Vegetable Market - City Banana, Inc.
Letter signed by Sidney Katz, President, City Banana, Inc., requesting
permission to operate a fruit and vegetable market at 4700 Excelsior Boulevard, was
read. Mr, Katz was present. Letter from Peter Kosmas, owner of the property, was
read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, a special
permit was granted to Sidney Katz to operate a fruit and vegetable market at 4700
Excelsior Boulevard for the remainder of the calendar year, subject to inspection
of the City Health Officer, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Letter Re: Lands Annexed to City - Ecklund & Swedlund, Et Al
Letter dated June 8, 1955, signed by Stanley A. Ecklund and Leonard C.
Swedlund of Ecklund & Swedlund Construction Company, stating that "due to a mistake
of fact, when the undersigned petitioned to have lands annexed to the City of St.
Louis Park, which was annexed by Ordinance No. 451, the homestead of Magna M.
Gabrielson was included in said annexation when it'stiould not have been." was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above matter
was referred to the City Attorney for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution #83
On motion of Councilman Davis, 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
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of St. Louis Park as a condition of the receipt
by the County of Hennepin of Federal Funds for the construction, reconstruction or
improvement of any State Aid Road within the City enter into an agreement with the
County, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Mayor and Clerk be and they hereby are
authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City.
Agreement
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the following
agreement was approved for execution by the Mayor and Clerk for and on behalf of
the City.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUNICIPALITY AND
COUNTY FOR FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made by the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, hereinafter
called the "Municipality" with the County of Hennepin, hereinafter called the
"County", WITNESSETH: ^
WHEREAS the United States Government, through the Bureau of Public Roads of
the Department of Commerce does apportion Federal funds for the construction,
reconstruction and improvement of highway projects on approved systems of public ,
roads, and
WHEREAS said State-Aid Roads within the limits of a Municipality are now or
may be eligible for-the participation of these Federal funds in their improvement
or construction, and
WHEREAS the Bureau of Public Roads as a condition to the use of Federal
funds*on approved State-Aid projects requires the agreement of the municipality to
control road signs, traffic control devices, advertising signs, miscellaneous
installations, 'speed and parking, NOW, THEREFORE,
The Municipality in consideration of the expenditure and use of Federal
funds for'the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of any State-Aid Road
within the limits of the Municipality agrees 'with the County as follows:
1. No signs, traffic control devices or other protective structures shall
be erected on any Federal Aid secondary project within the Municipality limits
except as shall conform with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices dated
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Agreement, Continued
August 1948, prepared by the American Association of State Highway Officials, '
approved by the State of Minnesota, and concurred in by the Commissioner of Public
Roads, or any subsequent revisions.
2. All right of way within the limits of the Municipality on any Federal
Aid Secondary Project shall be held and maintained inviolate as a public highway
and no signs, other than traffic control or protective devices, posters, billboards,
roadside stands, curb pumps, curb service devices or other private installations
shall be permitted within the right of way limits of the project. The Municipality
will•with respect to such items as are within its jurisdiction which may be or
cause an obstruction or interfere with the free flow of traffic or which may be or
cause a hazard to traffic or which may vitiate or impair the usefulmess of the
project and which may be required to be removed by the County at its own election
or at the request of the Commissioner of Public Roads remove or cause removal of
the same.
3. The speed limits on any Federal Aid Secondary Project shall not be less
than 30 miles per hour.
4. Parking regulations generally recommended by the Commissioner of Highways
and the Commissioner of Public Roads for use under similar conditions shall be
adopted on any Federal Aid Secondary Project,
Re: Drainage in Ecklund & Swedlund Subdivision
The matter of drainage of property of Ecklund & Swedlund in the East J of
the Southeast Quarter (SEy) of Section, Township117, outlined in letter to
County Surveyor, Howard Perkins, dated April 27, 1955, from Township of Minnetonka,
was discussed. The question at hand wa`s who would repair the broken tile, etc.
There seemed to be no answer as far as the City of St. Louis Park is concerned.
City Manager to Order Street Lights
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the power to
order street lights was delegated to the City Manager, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Replat of -Part of Block 1. Golf View Terrace Approved and Accepted
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Replat
of Part of Block 1, Golf View Terrace was approved and accepted, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Ordinance No. 487
Second reading of the following ordinance was waived by unanimous consent of
all Members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
ORDINANCE NO. 487
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK ORDAINS:
Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park adopted
January 20, 1932, as heretofore amended, is hereby further amended by reclassifi—
cation 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:
LOTS 1 and 2, BLOCK 4, BOUIE VARD HEIGHTS,
shall be deleted from Residential Use District and included in Multiple Dwelling
Use District for erection of a double bungalow and use thereof as a double bungalow,
and shall be subject to all of the regulations of said ordinance relating to the
Multiple Dwelling Use District.
Ordinance No. 488
Second reading of the following ordinance was waived by unanimous consent of
all Members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the following
ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
ORDINANCE NO. 488
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTION OF STREET
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Ordinance No. 488, Continued
Com:
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 that portion of Dakota Avenue
lying south of Cambridge Street and north of the right-of-way of the Chicago,
Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railway, lying adjacent to ,Lots 24 to 36 inclusive ,
Block 79, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, Lots 11 to 15 inclusive, Block 78,
Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, and that portion of the SES of the NE, of the SE4
of Section 20, Township 117, Range 21, lying south of Block-78, Rearrangement of
St. Louis Park and north of said right-of-way of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul
and Pacific Railway, has been duly filed with the City Clerk requesting vacation
of said street, and the City Clerk has furnished a copy of said petition to the
City Manager and reported the same to the City Council, and the said City Clerk
has published notice of hearing of said petition in the St. Louis Park Dispatch
May 192 1955, as directed by the Council, and that the City Council has-met at the
time and place specified in said notice and conducted a public hearing on said
petition and has determined that it is for the best interests of the public that
said street be vacated as petitioned.
Section 2. The following described portion of street, as now dedicated and
laid out within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, be hereby vacated:
That portion of Dakota Avenue lying south of Cambridge Street
and north of the right-of-way of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul
& Pacific Railway lying adjacent to Lots 24 to 36 inclusive,
Block 79, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, Lots 11 to 15 inclusive,
Block 78, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, and that portion of
the SE4 of the N4 of the SE1 of Section 20, Township 117, Range
21, lying south' of Block 78, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park and
north of said right-of-way of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific
Railway,
all according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register
of Deeds of Hennepin County.
Ordinance No. 489
Second reading of the following ordinance was waived by unanimous consent
of all Members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the follow-
ing ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
ORDINANCE NO.' 489
AN ORDINANCE VACATING ALLEY
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 abutting the alley hereinafter described, has
been duly filed with the City Clerk requesting vacation of said alley, and the City
Clerk has furnished a copy of said petition to the City Manager and reported the
same to the City Council, and the said City Clerk has published notice of hearing
of said petition in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 12, 1955, as directed by the
Council, and that the City Council has met at the time and place- specified in said
notice and conducted a public hearing on said petition and has determined that it
is for the best interests of the public that said alley be vacated as petitioned.
Section 2. The following described alley, as now dedicated and laid out
within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, be hereby vacated:
That portion of alley in Block 1, Golf View Terrace Addition,
adjacent to Lots 1 thru 12 inclusive,
all according to the plat of said Golf View Terrace Addition 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 Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, 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:
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Partial Payments, Continued
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 P 3,060.44
SIDEWALK REPLACEMrNT, IMPROVEMENT #54-73
Victor Carlson & Sons, Incorporated, Contractor
April 26, 1955, date of Contract
Walk, 32" .49 SF, 6" .70 SF, Tree Root Removal, 1.50,
Contract price.
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 6 6,510..26
CURB AND GUTTER, IMPROVEMENTS 55-3 THRU 55-9
Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc.
Contract Date, April 25, 1955
Contract Price, C & G 1.84 LF, 32" Walk, .50 SF.
FINAL PAYMENT $ 1,149
SANITARY SEW19t & WATER MAIN HOUSE CONNECTIONS, 54-17 & 24
Contractor, Northern Conttacting Company
Contract Date, July 6, 1954
Contract Price, $26,866.50.
Planning Commission's Report on Request for Directional Sign - John Yngve
Planning Commission's report dated June 1, 1955, on the request of John Yngve
for a directional sign for the benefit of his Drive-In Restaurant located in Golden
Valley, was read, the location of said sign to be North of Wayzata Boulevard and
East of Colorado Avenue. L. P. ,Pederson of the Planning Commission said the Com-
mission had approved this sign.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the above
request for installation of a directional sign to be located North of Wayzata Boule-
vard and East of Colorado Avenue was approved, and the Building Inspector was author-
ized to issue permit for same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Application of Naegele Advertising Company for Permit to Erect Sign
The application of Naegele Advertising Company, dated June 7, 1955, for a
permit to erect an advertising sign at 6102 1�=elsior Boulevard, was read. Dis-
cussion ensued and the exact location of proposed sign was not clear.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
application for permit to erect sign was tabled until the June 20th meeting so
that the Council may have the opportunity to check same, -by vote of four Members
of the Council present - Councilmen Davis and Hurd voting no.
Request for Street Light at Division and Rhode Island
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the request
of Mrs. Grace Burg, 7710 Division Street, dated June 2, 1955, that a street light
be placed at the corner of Division Street and Rhode Island Avenue was approved,
and the Northern States Power Company was directed to install same, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Letter Re: Extension of Zarthan Avenue, Building Permit, and Special
Permit to Connect to Water Main - Bud Moldestad
Letter from Bud Moldestad, 2629 Yosemite Avenue, dated June 7, 1955, request-
ing a building permit for building a one-family home on property in the 2800 block
on Zarthan Avenue, described as the South 52 feet of the North 233 feet of Lotfnl,
Auditor's Sub-division #350, which would necessitate the extending of Zarthan Ave.
past the proposed lot line, and a special permit to connect to water main to serve
said property, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
letter was referred to the City Engineer, Building Inspector, and Water Superintend-
ent for checking and recommendation and report on same at June 20th meeting, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
City Manager's Report on Assessment for Grading 34�lk Street from Texas to Wyoming
City Manager, Phil W. Smith report dated June 13, 1955, on the request for
information b� Emil H. Duemke, 8010 West 342 Street, regarding assessment for
grading of 34 SStreet from Texas Avenue from Texas Avenue to Wyoming Avenue, was
read.
On .motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the request of
Emil H. Duemke to waive the assessment for grading of 342 Street from Texas Avenue
to Wyoming Avenue was denied, and the Clerk was directed to notify him to that
effect, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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City Engineer's Report on Proposed Alley - Dr. James W. Link
As requested by the Council on May 16, 1955, the City Engineer presented C=
a plat and survey of the proposed alley East of Brunswick Avenue along the
Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railroad, between West 28th Street and West
27th Street, as petitioned for by Dr. James Link, and others.
On motion of Councilman Davis, 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.
R E S O L U T I O N
#84 RESOLVED that hearing be had July 11, 1955 on proposed opening of alley
over the rear 12 feet of Lots 16 to 30 inclusive, Block 3, Park Manor at an
estimated cost of $100.00; the area to be assessed to be said lots 16 to 30 in-
clusive; the Engineer is also directed to recommend proposed outlet of alley to
Brunswick Avenue.
Request for Change of Street Light - First Luthern Church
Letter from First Luthern Church of St.. Louis Park, tequesting a street light
on Xenwood Avenue where the alley intersects it, close to the front entrance of
their church, was read.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Northern
States Power Company was ordered to move present street light located adjacent to
the South wall of the First Luthern Church of St.-Louis Park to Alley Line North
of said church, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
City Engineer's Recommendation for Hearing on Proposed Water Main
City Engineer, Phil W. Smith's recommendation for a hearing on proposed
construction of Water Main Improvements 55-41, 44, 45, 46, 47, and Alley in Auditor's
Subdivision No. 308, adjacent to Lot 17; and 40th Street from Quentin Avenue to
Dead End, at estimated cost of $42,372.25, was read.
Hearing Date Set for Water Main Construction
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Perkins, July 11, 1955
was set as date for hearing on the following proposed water main improvements, and
the area proposed to be assessed are the lots and tracts adjacent to the streets
where the mains are to be constructed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present:
IMPROVEMENT LOCATION ESTIMATED COST
NUMBER
55-41 Service connections on Minnetonka Boulevard
from Louisiana Avenue to Texas Avenue 13,140.00
55-44 North Willow Lane from Forest Road to N. End 2,066.00
55-45 Ottawa Avenue from 31st Street to Highway #7 5,980.00
55-46 Idaho Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to West
18th Street 112820.00
55-47 40th Land from Natchez Avenue to Quentin Ave. 7,573.00
Alley Auditor's Subdivision #308 adjacent to
Lot 17 only 786.25
40th Street from Quentin Avenue to Dead rand 12097.00.
(The latter two without job numbers not to be assessed)
City Engineer's Report on Estimated Cost of Sanitary Sewer in Cedarwood Rodd
The City Engineer's report dated June 13, 1955, on estimate of costs together
with plan and profile of Sanitary Sewer requested by Dr. Walter Johnson, 4007
Ceda - ood Road and others, was read. Dr. Johnson and others were present. There
was discussion regarding cesspools being at the rear of their homes, and would the
City pay to change their plumbing necessary to go out in front of the homes inas-
much as they were told to put the cesspools at the read.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the following
resolution, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION
#85 RESOLVED that hearing be set for the Council Meeting of July 11, 1955, on
proposed Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 55-50, in France Avenue from Basswood Road
to Cedarwood Road, and in Cedarwood-Road from France Avenue west to Lot 3, Block
1, Basswood Addition at an estimated cost of $12,260.00, the adjacent property to
be assessed.
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Request for Special Permit to Build Garage - Don Glassing
Request of Donald Glassing, 3445 Texas Avenue for a special permit to build
a garage 9 feet from the south lot line, and 1 foot from the alley line of his lots
(Lots 25, 26, Block 302, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park), was read.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, a special
permit was granted to Donald Glassing, 3445 Texas Avenue to build a garage 9 feet
from the south lot line, and 1 foot from the alley line of his lots (Lots 25, 262
Block 302, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park), and the Building Inspector was author-
ized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Report of Health Officer on Application for Hawker's License - Rosenblum
Report of Dr. H: W. Darby, M. D., City Health Officer on the application of
Harry Rosenblum, 3220 Girard avenue South, Minneapolis, to sell fruits and vegetables
from house to house was read, stating that the method would be objectionable and
unsanitary and that he would not approve same.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the application
of Harry Rosenblum for a license to sell fruits and vegetables from house to house
was denied, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petition
The following petition received by the City Clerk was referred to the City
Engineer, Assessment Clerk, and Chairman of the Street Department Committee:
P-1575 Petition for curb and gutter on the West side of Rhode Island
Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street.
_City Engineer's Report Re: Assessments on Lot 4, Auditor's Subdivision #318
City Engineer's report dated June 13, 1955 concerning assessments for improve-
ments on Lot 4, Auditor's Subdivision No. 318, owned by Gordon Moscoe, was read.
Mr. Moscoe was present. No action taken.
City Engineer's Report on Dusty Condition of Highway No. 100
between Excelsior Boulevard and South City Limits
City Engineer's report on dusty condition at edges of pavement on Highway
No. 100 between Excelsior Boulevard and South City Limits was read, stating that
they are unable to do any work to correct the above mentioned situation without a
direct order from the District Engineer's Office of the State Highway Department.
City Engineer's Report on Request for Sanitary Sewer in 2800 Block, Kentucky Ave.
City Engineer's report dated June 13, 1955, on the request of Mr. T. D.
Christman for sanitary sewer in the 2800 Block, Kentucky Avenue, was read, suggesting
that a petition is in order for this work, and the map shows that this is proposed
for the system. The City Cldrk was instructed to send a copy of the City Engineer's
report.
City Engineer's Report on Property Required for West 39th Street
City 1�igineer's report dated June 13, 1955, with plat attached showing the
portion of property which would be taken for West 39th Street - Lot 4 and the North
16' of Lot 5, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition (Grossman property), was
read.
It was moved by Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Perkins that Mr.
Max Grossman be advised that 39th Street is proposed to occupy all of Lot 4 and
North 16' of Lot 5, Block 5, Minikanda Vista,Second Addition. Motion was passed
by-unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Basements and Unfinished Homes
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the City
Manager was instructed to furnish the City Council a list of all basement dwellings
and unfinished homes as of July 1, 1955, 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 May
30 -to June 6, 1955, was read and ordered filed.
Building Inspector's Weekly Report
The Building Inspector's report for week ending June 10, 1955, showing that
21 'building permits were issued, totaling 5160,550.00, was read and ordered filed.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held June 6, 1955 were read. On motion of Councilman
Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the minutes of meeting held June 6, 1955,
were approved as read, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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June 13, 1955 �
Resolution #86
On motion of Councilman Middleton, 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 CONTRACT FOR INTERCONNECTION OF SEWERS
WHEREAS it is necessary to make provision for an outlet for the Sanitary
Sewers to be constructed to serve the northerly portion of the City, and the
Council has determined the most economical and advisable route for such outlet is
through the Village of Golden Valley to the City of Minneapolis, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that
agreement between the Village of Golden Valley and the City of St. Louis Park for
joint construction and for joint use and maintenance of certain ,sanitary sewer
facilities which has been prepared by the City Attorney be hereby approved, and
the Mayor and Acting City Manager be authorized to execute such contract on behalf
of the City.
Petition for Vacating Street
Petition signed by First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Minneapolis
(Arthur W. Olafson, Assistant Secretary), dated June 13, 1955, for vacating THAT
PART OF UTICA AVENUE ADJACENT TO LOT 1, BLOCK 3, BROWNDALE ADDITION, was read. _
Hearing Date Set for Vacating Street
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton, July 11,
1955 was- set as date for hearing ori the petition of First Federal Savings and Loan
Association of Minneapolis for vacating THAT PART OF UTICA AVENUE ADJACENT TO LOT
1, BLOCK 3, BROWNDALE ADDITION, described as:
That part of Utica Avenue adjacent to vacated Alley and
Lot 1, Block 3, Browndale, lying Southeasterly of the North-
westerly Line of said iot extended Northeasterly and South-
westerly of Northeasterly line of Lot 38, Block 2, Browndale
extended Northwesterly and Northwesterly of the East line of
Lot 5, Block 3, Browndale extended North; also that part of
Alley lying between Lots 3 and 5, Block 3, Browndale and West
of the East line of said Lot 3 extended southeasterly.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the council present.
Sidewalk-or Curb and Gutter Construction Bond - Owner's Permit - Hayes
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, 'seconded by Councilman Davis, the request
of James J. Hayes and Elizabeth A. Hayes for Sidewalk or Curb and Gutter Cons-
truction Bond, Owner's Permit in the amount of $ 500.00, covering the construction
of concrete sidewalk on Glenhurst Avenue - Lot 1, Block 3, Manhattan Park Addition,
was approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton; the follow-
ing verified claims were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City
Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by the following roll call
vote: Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea;
Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Perkins, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea:
Aaron Anderson 180.00 Kenneth Birkholz 184.22
Rollin P. Briggs 211.20 Joseph Buchl 156.56
Leo Burns 192.00 Leo Burns 47.81
W. Bushway 12.91 Betty Caldwell 116.20
Dorothy Chase 8.43 B. F. Cihoski 249.15
John Connery 201.60 Thomas Connery 188.44
Norman Crosby 192.00 Marlowe Crotty 8.43
H. E. Dahlin 201.60 Mildred Davis 98.00
D. Edwards 209.14 N. H. Epstein 201.60
Emil Ferch 187.20 Alfred Formo 180,00-
Myrtle
80.00Myrtle Formo 103.78 Ellsworth 330.00
Donald Freiborg 187.20 Herman Freiborg 216.00
Donald Gallaway 233.44 Richard Gatzmer 109.69
George Gibson 117.60 Henry Girard 211.20
Donald Glassing 63.00 Mary Etta Green 12.64
Ione Hansell 23.10 Dorothy Hunt 9.54
Bruce Jensen 203.14 J. 0. Johnson 211.20
C. W. Jones 201.60 Walter Jungblut 189.60-
Lloyd
89.60Lloyd Kairies 180.00 Dickman Knutson 230.40
A. Korbel 192.00 Vernice Larson 39.49
Roy Lea 237.47 Edward Lemke 181.41
June 13, 1955 271
Verified Claims, Continued
Jane Linnie 5.60 George Mack 227.70
Carlisle Madson 240.00 Vance Marfell 212.85
Walter Mark 172.50 M. Markuson 187.20
Omar Mc Gary 105.00 L. Mc Nellis 224.25
Terry Mc Nellis 347.50 Cyla M. Moffatt 29.40
Sylvester Newdall 185.63 R. Nordstrom 225.98
Henry Nygaard 194.40 E. Omestad 180.00
Ellida Parchem 56.48 P. P. Persyk 182.40
R. Pykal 187.20 Helen E. Reed 33.60
W. Reid 225.98 William Reiners 214.20
Helen Roberts 11.20 " F. J. Sadilek 204.00
Willard Schwarts 181.41 Donald Senander 320.41
Richard Senander 250.80 Gilbert Senst 193.20
Fred Sewall 180.= Richard Shinn 201.60
Harriett Simonson 24.30 Fred Stimson 201.60
Guy Ten Eyck 187.20 William Ten Eyck 187.20
Le "Roy Thies 189.60 Thomas Thies 180.00
Vernon Tollefsrud 180.00 George Vita 231.09
Edward J. Warner 34.80 E. Whipps 204.00
Edward Williams 187.20 Frederick ,Williams 195.47
James J. Zalusky 211.20 Helen M. Zaworski 11.20
E. R. Ludwig 45.00 C. F. Rihl 358.84
'Lois E. Williams 24.00
American Linen Supply Company 19.78 American 'Linen Supply Company 3.20
Aqua Survey & Instrument Company 10.01 Associated Lithographers 34.65
Astelford Equipment Company 24.00 B & B Seat Cover Company 4.50
Behning Hardware Company 19.37 Behning Hardware Company .79
It it It 3.25 it if It 2.50
R. A. Bird 4.50 Boustad Electric Company 40.47
John H. Connery 7.00 John H. Connery 7.50
Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. 3,060.44 Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. 6,510.26
John H. Connery 8.08 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 917.40
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 123.29 " " 't 5.32
it tt it 1,356.03 tt tt ►t 2.92
Farnham Stationery &_School The Flox Company 853.74
Supply Company 29.75 Joseph Justad 40.97
Hennepin-Lake Stationers Wm. H. Mc Coy 323.35
Wm. H. Mc Coy 400.33 it it it 244.02
if " it • 289.13 Miller-Davis Company 14.22
Miller-Davis Company 14.20 Minneapolis City Treasurer 320.65
Minneapolis Gas Company 22.04 Motorola Communications &
Norris Creameries, Inc. 1.65 Electronics, Inc. 942.12
Northern Contracting Company 1,149.75 NW Bell Telephone Co. 371.25
Ramsey County Welfare Bd. 147.56 William A. Reiners 39.41
Reinhard Brothers Co. 1.54 Reinhard Brothers,Co. 39.00
H. A. Rogers Company 33.00 H. A. Rogers Company 24.86
it n it it 27.72 u n it it 3.00
Ed. Ryan; Sheriff, Henn. Co. 10.00 Suburban Business Machine Co. 7.00
Terry Brothers, Inc. 26.25 Town & Country Cleaners 4.50
n n o 231.00
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the meeting
was adjourned at 2:15 A. M., June 14, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
OSEPH JUST P71
Clerk