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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955/06/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 272 June 20, 1955 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 1955 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at gall P. M. Reverend M. C. Robinson of Grace Presbyterian Church gave invocation. 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 City Manager, Phi1 'W. Smith, City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery, and City Clerk (Secretary), Joseph Justad. Bids for Grading & Graveling, Improvement #54-164 As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 9, 1955, sealed bids were received from the following bidders for Grading and Graveling, Improvement #t54-164, Qn West 35th Street from Texas Avenue to Acluila Avenue: 1. Pfeiffer Construction Co. $8,47620 2. Twin City Dirt €9.46NRM 5,7WX6 3. Terry Brothers, Inc. 7,485.00 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the above bids were referred to the City Manger, City Engineer, and Chairman of the Street Department Committee for tabulation and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. ' Bids for Water Main Extension, Improvement '#55-19 As advertised in the Jt. Louis Park Dispatch June 9, 1955, sealed bids were received from the following bidders for coristruction of viater main extension in lfth Street from Flag Avenue to Fairway Lane, and in Fairway Lane from 18th Street north to end of Fairway Lane, known as Improvement #55-19• 1. Peter Lametti Construction Company $4,463.90 2. Phelps-Drake Company, Inc. 4069.50 On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above bids were referred to the City Manager, City Engineer, and Chairman of the Water Department Committee for tabulation and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Hearing on Proposed Storm Sewer Construction - Improvement '#55-4.3 Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June,9 and 16, 1955, a public hearing was had on proposed'storm sewer, Improvement No. 55-43, extending from the intersection of Texas Avenue and -West 37th Street SWly along the North Service Drive of State Highway N6. 7 approximately 11000 feet to existing storm sewer, and from outlet of said existing storm sewer westerly along said service drive to Minnehaha Creek, at an estimated cost of $28,950.00. A petition signed by Oliver H. Meyers, 3632 Rhode Island Avenue and others, dated June 17, 1955, opposing the construction of said storm sewer, was read. Mayor Fernstrom explained the object of this project and spoke of the assessment area. He added that a contract is to be made with the State Highway as to -their share in the project, and promised that if there is to be any assessment to these folks in Area 30, all folks will be notified. T. T. Renner appeared. Asked regarding the area and was told that this will be defined later. He feels that this is primarily a State Highway problem. Mr. Renner said that the area is too small and Mayor Fernstrom concurred. Mr. Renner said that water from his home did not enter the original sewer (District 30), but that when this present project is finished, his property will. _Oscar Erlandson asked how this assessment would be spread. Mayor Fernstrom explained it again for him. Mr. Lohman of Knollwood-Plaza asked how this matter would be approached and asked for a chance to express his views on this project at some later date. Mr. Johnson of Zinran and 36th area said that they are high and should not be included in this storm sewer area. Mayor Fernstrom explained how the storm sewer benefited the area and plan now in effect. They adjourned to the Engineer's Office to look at profiles, etc. June 20, '1955 273 Hearing on Proposed Storm Sewer, Improvement #55-43, Cont'd. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, hearing was adjourned to meeting of June 27, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Clerk was directed to republish the notice of hearing for July 11, 1955 with assessment area to include Storm Sewer District No. 30, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Assessment Hearings Separate hearings were had on each of the proposed assessments described in the following resolution. No persons appeared. Resolution No. 87 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the reading of the following resolution was waived by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: ASSESSKENT RESOLUTION WHEEREAS, the City Council has met at the time and place specified in the notice of assessment published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 19, 1955, stating the general nature of the following improvements and the area proposed to be assessed, and has heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessments, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the proposed assessments on file in the office of the City Clerk, covering the cost of the following described improvements, be hereby adopted as special assessments against the lands named in said assessment rolls and there be hereby levied against each of the respective tracts and parcels of land described therein the respective assessment in the respective amounts therein set forth, and said respective tracts and parcels of land are hereby found to be benefited in a sum equal to the said respective assessments hereby levied. Said assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over such pe iod of year as hereinafter respectively specified, the first of which shall be payable on the first Monday in January, 1956 with interest at 5% per annum. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 313 1956, and to each subsequent installment shall be added interest for one year. CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION - ASSESSMENTS TO BE IN FIVE EQUAL ANNUAL INSTAILKMTS Improvement Location Number 54-121 East Side Utah Avenue from 31st Street to 32nd Street 54-122 West Side Sumter Avenue from 33rd Street to 34th Street 54-123 East -Side Louisiana Avenue from 31st Street to 32nd Street 54-124 West Side Louisiana Avenue from 31st Street to 32nd Street 54-125 East Side Sumter Avenue from 33rd Street to 321 Street 54-126 North Side 31st Street from Texas Avenue to Sumter Avenue 54-128 East Side Sumter Avenue from 33rd Street to 34th Street 54-129 West Side Sumter Avenue from 28th to 29th Street 54-130 East Side Xylon Avenue adjacent to 3525, 3529 and 3533 54-131 West Side Xylon Avenue adjacent to 3524, 3528 and 3532 54-135 East Side Sumter Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street 54-135 East Side Sumter Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street 54-136 West Side Rhode Island Avenue from 29th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard 54-137 East Side Rhode Island Avenue from 29th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard SIDEti,TALK CONSTRUCTION - ASSESSMLNTS TO BE IN FIVE EQUAL ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS Improvement Number Location 54-138 East Side Texa Tonka Avenue from Virginia Avenue to Virginia Avenue 54-139 West Side Utah Avenue from 31st Street to 400' South of Minnetonka Blvd. 54-140 East Side Lynn Avenue adjacent to 3813 and 3917 Lynn Avenue 54-142 South Side Cambridge Street adjacent to 6013 54-143 West Side Rhode Island Avenue from 29th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard 54-144 East Side Pennsylvania Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street 54-146 West Side Rhode Island Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street 274 June •20, 1955 � Assessment Resolution, Cont'd. Lam: STREET GRADING - ASSESSMENTS TO BE IN THREE EQUAL ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS Improvement Number Location 52-190 Quentin Avenue from 41st Street to 42nd Street 54-117 Joppa Avenue from Excelsior. Boulevard to 37th Street 54-134 26th Street from Virginia Avenue to Burd Place . Burd Place from 26th Street to Cedar Lake Road 54-154 Blackstone Avenue from North line Lot 17, Block 2, Del Monte Heights and North line Lot 15, Block 5, Del Monte Heights SANITARY SEWER EXTENSIONS - ASSESSMENTS TO BE IN TEN EQUAL ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS Improvement Number Location 52-223 Yosemite Avenue from 27th Street to South line of Lots 5 and 6, La Mere's Addition 54-114 Xylon Avenue from 35th Street to 300 feet South EQUAL STREET IMPROVEMENT - STABILIZED BASE: ASSESSMENTS TO BE IN THREE/ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS Improvement Number Location' 52-124 16th Street from County Road 18 to Hillsboro Avenue 52-125 18th Street from Hillsboro Avenue to Flag Avenue 52-126 Franklin Avenue from Independence Avenue to Flag Avenue 52-127 Independence Avenue from 16th Street to Franklin Avenue 52-128 Hillsboro Avenue from 16th Street to Franklin Avenue 52-129 Fairway Lane from 18th Street to North End 52-130 Flag Avenue from Franklin Avenue to 18th Street WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS - ASSESSMENTS TO BE IN TEN EQUAL ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS EXCEPT 54-1 and 54-2 WHICH SHALL BE IN ONE INSTALLMENT Improvement Number Location 54-4 121' Main, Cedar Lake Road from Louisiana Avenue to Virginia Avenue 54-3 121-' Main, Louisiana Avenue from Franklin Avenue to Wayzata Boulevard 54-1 61' Main, West 25th Street from Joppa Avenue to Monterey Avenue 61! Main, Basswood Road from West 25th Street to West Line of Joppa Ave. 61! Main, Kipling Avenue from West 25A Street to West 25th Street 6" Main, Lynn Avenue from West 252 Street to West 25th Street 54-2 61' Main, Monterey Avenue from West 26th Street to West 25th Street 54-8 6" Main, Oregon Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to West 262 Street 6" Main, Pennsylvania Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to West 262 Street 61' Clain, West 262 Street from Oregon Avenue to Pennsulvania Avenue 54-5 6!' Main, Vernon Avenue from West 26th Street to Websper Avenue 54-6 69 Main, Republic Avenue from Walker Street to 2nd Street NW 54-7 6" Main, Inglewood Avenue from West 31st Street to 2001 South Re: Applications for Volunteer Firemen Frank Janes and Andy Bjornson appeared regarding applications for Volunteer Firemen. Mr. Janes requested that the age limit be increased to 40 years at this time in order to attract more applicants. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the request of Frank Janes of Fire Civil Service Commission to raise the age limit to 40 years for Applicants desiring to take examination for Volunteer Fireman for this time only, and the Clerk was instructed to advertise for examination to be held at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, July 19, 1955; and further that the examination set for June 28, 1955 be canceled, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Licenses On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, 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: June 20, 1955 278 Licenses, Cont'd. Jenkins Texaco Service Gas Station 3 Pumps it it it Soft Drink J. J. Hollick & Son Electric Co. Electrical Petersen Sheet Metal Heating -Blaylock Plumbing Gas Connections E. S. Stiles and Son Plumbing Application for License to Erect Signs and Billboards - Western Outdoor_ On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the application of Western Outdoor Advertising Company for a license to erect signs and billboards was denied, by unanimous vote of all Members of the council present. NOTE: The basis for above motion is that although Western Outdoor Advertising performed under 1954 license and there being at least one sign erected without taking out a permit, and this particular sign was the one that had some definite setback problems. Bonds On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the follow- ing bonds which have been approved by City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery, were accepted, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: HEATING LICENSE BOND $1,000.00 Petersen Sheet Metal, Principal Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company, surety Effective June 2, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955• GAS INSTALLATION BOND • $ 1,000.00 Blaylock Plumbing Company, principal Commercial Insurance Company, surety Effective June 6, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. PLUMBING LICENSE BOND X4,000.00 E. S. Stiles & Son, principal Commercial Insurance Company, surety Effective June 10, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955. Partial Payment on Contract Work On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the following partial payment on contract work in progress, presented by City Engineer, Phil W. Smith was approved, -and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue wattitant covering same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the / Council present: PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 $31,117.38 SANITARY SEWER 55-12 and WATER MAIN 55-13 Contractor, Peter Lametti &'Sons Contract Date, April 11, 1955 Contract Price, $156,745.34. Application for Permit to Erect Billboard - Meyers On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the appli- cation of Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Inc., dated June 12, 1955, for a permit to erect a billboard at 5300 Wayzata Boulevard was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Application for Permit to Erect Billboard - Meyers On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the application of Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Inc. for a permit to erect a billboard at 5807 Excelsior Boulevard was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recom- mendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Application for Permit to Erect Billboard - Meyers On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the appli- cation of Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Inc., dated June 13, 1955, for a permit to erect an advertising sign (billboard) at 6006 Excelsior Boulevard was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Animal Report, Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the animal report of Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County for period of June 6, 1955 to June 13, 1955, was read and ordered filed. 276 June 20,1955 � Application for Permit to Erect Sign -_ Naegele The application of Naegele Advertising Company, dated June 7, 1955, for a permit to erect an advertising sign at 6102 Excelsior Boulevard which was read and discussed at the June 13th meeting, and tabled until ,this meeting, was presented at this time. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on above application was deferred until further application is made, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Naegele On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the appli- cation of N4egele Advertising Company, dated June 14, 1955, for a permit to erect an advertising sign on roof of building at 6005 Minnetonka Boulevard was 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 Billboard - Brede On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the appli- cation of Brede, Incorporated, dated June 16, 1955, for a permit to erect a - billboard on the 2.65 acres of land at 3500 Highway No. 100, owned by Fred Hedberg, for Powers Mercantile Company, Knollwood-Plaza Shopping Center, was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Application for Permit to- Erect Sign - Geheral Outdoor .Application of General,0utdoor Advertising Company, Inc., dated June 16, 1955, for permits to erect five advertising signs on the roof of Texa-Tonka Shopping Center, 6000 Minnetonka $oulevard, was read. On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Davis, action on above ,application for permits to erect five advertising signs was deferred to meeting of June 27, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. City Engineer's Report Re: Road Outlet for Acme Stone & Lumber Go. City Engineer's report that he had contacted the Milwaukee Road regarding some of their right-of-way property south of the tracks for street purposes which could be used to provide an outlet for the trucks of Acme Stone & Lumber Company other than France Avenue, was read. Mayor Fernstrom reported a conversation he had with Charles Fellows of Acme Stone & Lumber Company in which Mr. Fellows stated that their trucks were taking other routes than France Avenue whenever possible. Application for Permit to Operate Food Vending Machine at Meadowbrook Manor_ Jim Farrel, 6619 Eliot View Road appeared. He asked if it would be possible for this Council to take the same action as the City of Minneapolis and Village of Richfield Councils have taken with regard to food vending machines. He said that he understands that further study is being given there. Mayor Fernstrom said that an ordinance for vending machines as a whole, due to the steady increase of such machines, should be considered. City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery said that this machine could be used without a permit, except for milk which would come under our milk ordinance. Mr. Farrel asked if the present location contemplated would have to be zoned commercial. He was told no. He then asked who would inspect this machine. Mayor Fernstrom said our Health Officer. George Nelson, 3720 Pennsylvania Avenue, a milkman, said a machine at Meadowbrook Manor may be OK, but if spread all over town it would cut into the business of the small grocery stores, etc. . Mayor Fernstrom explained that the machines will have to be serviced at least twice a day by the owner in order to keep the machine in service, and doesn't feel that the owner could afford to install it except in a location such as Meadowbrook Manor. Mr. Nelson said if the Council approves license, he trusts that ordinance will be set up with fees to cover each machine. Mayor Fernstrom said he feels that is the Council's plan. On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above matter was referred back to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimhus .vote of all Members of the Council present. Building Inspector's Weekly Report The Building Inspector's report for week ending June 17, 1955, showing that 31 building permits were issued, totaling X61752945.00, was read and ordered filed. June 20, 1955 277 Resolution No. 88 On motion of Councilman Middleton, 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: RESOLUTION AMINDING RESOLUTION CANCELING 51-75, 76 SANITARY Shit & WATER MAIN HOUSE CONNECTIONS #497 ASSESSMENT WHEREAS it appears that on May 23, 1955, a resolution was adopted by the City Council refunding the 1953 and 1954 payments and canceling the 1955 thru 1957 instal- pents of the above assessment on Lot 46, Auditor's Subdivision #318; and WHEREAS, before said resolution was adopted, the 1955 amount was inadvertantly paid to the County Treasurer and therefore cannot be canceled now; therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the amounts in the former resolution be amended to read as follows: AMOUNTS TO BE REFUNDED Address Lot Addition 1953 1954 1955 5000 Mtka. Blvd. 46 Aud. Sub. #318 207.41 63.50 59.93 AMOUNTS TO BE CANCELED TOTAL PRINCIPAL 1956 1957 394.71 78.94 56.77 53.61 Petitions The following petitions received by the City Clerk, were referred to the City Engineer, Assessment Clerk, and Chairman of appropriate Council Committee: P-1579 Petition for Curb and Gutter on East Side of Edgewood Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street. P-1580 Petition for Alley Grading. Alley between 31st Street and 32nd Street and Louisiana Avenue and Kentucky Avenue. P-1581 Petition for Tar Mat. Alley between 31st Street and 32nd Street, and Louisiana Avenue and Kentucky Avenue. P-1582 Petition for Alley Grading. Alley between Louisiana Avenue and Brownlow Avenue, and 1st Street and Second Street. P-1583 Petition for Bituminous Surfacing. Princeton Avenue from Raleigh Avenue to 421 Street; Raleigh Avenue or Princeton Avenue, west adjacent to East 271 Lot 19, Lot 20 and Lot 21, Block 4, Wooddale Park Addition. Special Permit to Construct Sidewalk - Douglas E. Frank On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, a special permit was issued to Douglas E. Frank to construct sidewalk adjacent to his home at 3363 Zarthan avenue, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Special Permit to IBM Building On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the Building Inspector was instructed to issue a special building permit for the cons- truction of building for IBM Company on Lot 1, Creek Terrace Addition as per plans dated April 1, 1955, subject to all building code requirements, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Ordinance No. 490 First reading of Ordinance No. 490, entitled AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DEDICATION OF STREETS AND ALLEYS NOT INCLUDED IN SUBDIVISION PLATS was made by Secretary Justad. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, that the second reading of above ordinance be made on June 27, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Ordinance for Establishing Department of Public Works On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance setting up a Department of Public Works which 278 June 20, 1955 Ordinance for Establishing Department of Public Works, Cont'd. which shall embrace the following: Streets - paving, surfacing, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. Street Lighting & Street Signs Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Water - Mains and supply system Garbage Collection and Incineration Building Department - including permits and inspections Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Re: Execution of Agreement for Division of Cost for Grading, Etc. The matter of authorizing execution of agreement for division of cost for grading, concrete surfacing and other related improvements of State Aid Road No. 3, (known as Excelsior Boulevard) west of Webster Avenue was duscussed. City Attorney, E. T. Montgomery was asked to amend agreement and have same ready as soon as possible - June 27th, if possible. Ordinance No. 491 The matter of rezoning the Charles M. Freidheim and Ernest Jacobsen and Clifford Andreasen property from Open Development Use to Light Industfial Use, upon which a hearing was had on June 13, 1955, was discussed further. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the first reading of Ordinance No. 491, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK was made by Secretary Justad, and June 27th2 1955 was set as date of second reading of same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution No. 89 On motion of Councilman Hurd, 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 GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER ZONING ORDINANCE FOR USE OF PREMISES WHEREAS, application has been filed with the City Council by St. Louis Park Theatre Company for permit to utilize Lots 16, 17, and 18, Oak Manor, for auto- mobile parking purposes in connection with the St. Louis Park Theatre Building, and WHEREAS, it appears desirable in order that there may be adequate parking facilities in connection with the use of said building in accordance with the re- quirements of Section 14.5 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City, and the Council has determined that use of said lots for such purpose would be in harmony with the fundamental purpose and intent of the provisions of such ordinance and practical difficulties would be encountered if said lots were not available for parking purposes without rezoning to a more restricted use district, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that a special permit be hereby granted to St. Louis Park Theatre Company to use Lots 16, 17 and 18, Oak Manor, for parking of motor vehicles in connection with its store and office building across Minnetonka Boulevard therefrom, said petn it to be granted on condition that said lots will be suitably surfaced to prevent dusty and muddy conditions and will be maintained in a neat and presentable condition at all times, and subject to the further right of the Council which is hereby reserved to terminate this permit, on 60 days' notice in writing, for such use of the premises unless the same shall be rezoned to a use district which will otherwise permit the same. City Engineer's Report on Dusty Condition of Highway No. 100 City Engineer's report an addition to his report dated June 13, 1955) on dusty condition at edges of pavement on Highway No. 100 between Excelsior Boulevard and South City Limits, was read. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Acting City Manager, and City Engineer were instructed to contact the Commissioner of of State Highways with regard to this problem, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. June 20, 1955 279 Resolution No. 90 On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follovring resolution, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT FOR SAND AND GRAVEL EXCAVATION WHEREAS, application has been received from Ruth C. Cornish, as owner of the•land hereinafter described, for a permit under Ordinance No. 81 for excavating of sand and gravel from said premises, and the Council has duly determined that it is proper to grant such a permit upon the conditions hereinafter stipulated, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that a permit be hereby granted Ruth C. Cornish under the provisions of Ordinance No. 81 of the City of St. Louis Park to excavate sand and gravel from the premises, situated within the corporate limits of said city, described as follows, to—wit: That part of SEP of NE4, lying South of Superior Boulevard and east of a line running from a point in center line of Su�erior Boulevard distant 328.7 feet east of west line of SEt of NE4 to a point in South line of SE4 of NF-, distant 330 feet east of SW4 thereof, excepting roads. Plat 38101, Parcel 3600, Township 117, Range 22, Dist. 34, in area- 12.92 acres. Subject, however, to the following terms and conditions which are hereby imposed as a prerequisite to the granting of this permit and to the continuance of the right to remove sand and gravel from said premises: (a) The bank created by the excavation along the southerly boundary of said premises shall be sloped at all times during the progress of- the excavation so as not to be dangerous from caging or sliding banks, and upon completion of excavation the soil along the southerly boundary of said premises shall be so sloped and shaped as to conform to plans for final slope of Ruth 'Cornish property prepared by Philip W. Smith, City Engineer, under date of April 18, 1955, which have been filed with the City Clerk, said plans consisting of two sheets, Sheet A being entitled "Plat of Cornish Property," and Sheet B being entitled "Typical Cross Section." (b) In the event that the said owner of said premises shall fail to comply, with the conditions of this permit the City may at any time upon thirty days' notice in writing to said owner, by registered mail, or posted notice upon the premises if the address of the owner is unknown, terminate this permit and may there— after enter upon the premises and grade and slope the land in conformity with the provisions of this permit, and the said owner shall be obligated to reimburse the City for the costs expended in connection therewith, and in default of such payment the City shall be entitled to recover such sum upon the surety bond furnished as provided in the following paragraph hereof, and if the sum so due the City is not otherwise paid the City shall be entitled to assess the amount thereof against the premises above described as a special assessment. (c) The owner of said premises shall enter into an agreement with the said City accepting the conditions of this permit and shall file with the City Clerk a surety bond, in form approved by the City Attorney, in the penal sum of $2,000.00, which shall be conditioned upon compliance by the owner of the premises with the conditions of this permit. (d) This permit shall not be assignable. _Report on Petition for Sanitary Sewer City Engineer's report and recommendation for sanitary sewer in Yosemite Avenue from Brookside Avenue south across Minnehaha Creek to the M. N. & Southern Railroad, and also in Wood Lane from Yosemite Avenue to 450' East, was read. Hearing Date Set for Proposed Sanitary Sewer On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, July 11, 1955 was set as date for hearing on proposed sanitary sewer in Yosemite Avenue from Brookside Avenue south across Minnehaha Creek to the M. N. & Southern Railroad, 4nd• also in Wood Lane from Yosemite Avenue to 450' East, the estimated cost being $27,449.75, was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Bingo Letter from Edward H. Boyle, Financial Secretary, St. Louis Park Council, No. 3949, Knights of Columbus, dated June 13, 1955, requesting permission to play Bingo at their picnic at Oak Hill Park on July 17, 1955, was read. No objections raised. No action taken. 280 June 20, 1955 City Engineer's Report on Requests of Bud Moldestad for Extension of Zarthan, Building Permit, and Special Permit to Connect to Water Main City Engineer's report on requests of Bud Modlestad for extension of Zarthan Avenue, Building Permit, and Special Permit to connect to water main, was read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Building Inspector was directed to issue a building permit for the construction of a one— family home on property in 2800 Block on Zarthan Avenue, described as the South 52 feet of the North 233 feet of Lot 61, Auditor's Subdivision #350, subject.to Mr. Mddestad's making proper arrangements with the City Attorney for the extension of Zarthan Avenue, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. NOTE: The water main extension was discussed and it was suggested that Bud Moldestad have the 6" main extended to serve the property he is interested in and pay cash for same. Bid Award for Four—Door Sedan for Fire Department On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the bid of Larson Brothers, received June 8, 1955, for the furnishing of One (1) 1955 four—door sedan for the Fire Department, complete with all standard equipment, less applicable Federal, State and,Municipal taxes, ,as per City Engineer's report, was deemed to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the City Manager was authorized• to issue purchase order for same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Resolution. No. 91 On motion of Councilman Davis, 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: R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, there are now pending before the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D. C. two applications, each seeking a radio broadcasting license, and WHEREAS, said applications indicate that the signal to be broadcast by such a station would be one which would most beneficially serve and reach several suburban municipalities, of which our City of St. Louis Park is one, and WHEREAS, the facilities of such a station would provide an excellent medium for informing and advising the residents of our community of all matters of public interest, including our local governmental affairs and civic activities, and also assist us in matters of civil defense, now therefore, , BE IT RESOLVED by the City of_St. Louis Park through its council, lawfully assembled, and let it be recorded that said City of St. Louis Park favors such a radio station, and particularly a station meeting the following qualifications, among others: 1. The facilities of such a station should be available to representatives of our government as an accomodation to the residents of our city for public service broadcasts. 2. The facilities of such a station should also be available to noteworthy and responsible civic groups with a view toward keeping our residents informed of civic affairs. Report on Plans for Sewer Extensions — Minnesota Department of Health On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, the report-of Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Water, Pollution Control, dated May 16, 1955, on examination of plans for sewer extensions in the City of St. Louis Park, was read and ordered filed. Report on Drainage over Freidheim Property . City Attorney.- Edmund T. Montgomery reported on the problem of ditch serving Highway No.. 100, east to Bass Lake, stating that Mr. Freidheim wants to change the location of same and put in tile in 35th Street, etc. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilinan Jorvig, the above matter was referred to the City Engineer to keep in touch with same and keep the Council advised, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Report of RHCND, for May, 1955 Report of Rural Hennepin County Nursing District for May, 1955, was read and ordered filed. June 20, 1955 281 Problem of Paving Cedar Lake Road from Louisiana to Flag Councilman Davis presented the problem of paving Cedar Lake Road from Louisiana Avenue to Flag Avenue for discussion. It was suggested that Street Commissioner, Kenneth Johnson meet with L. P. Pederson and Mr. Kirkland of the County Highway Department for checking and recommendation. New-Proposed Rates for Dog Catcher - The Animal Rescue League Letter from The Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County, Inc., dated May 20, 1955 regarding new proposed rates for Dog Catcher, and enclosed schedule for services, were read. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to sign the following AMENDM24T TO DOG CONTROL CONTRACT for-the City, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. AMEUDMENT TO DOG CONTROL CONTRACT "THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this lst day of June, 1955, by and between the CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, hereinafter referred to as the "City," and THE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF HENNEPIN COUNTY, INC,, hereinafter called the "League," WITTNESSETH that c i LEAS, under date of May 10, 1954, the League entered into,an agreement with the Village of St. Louis Park for dog control services, and WHEREAS, the City has succeeded to the Village under said contract by reason of adoption of a Home Rule Charter, and the parties hereto desire to modify the terms of payment provided in said contract, therefore IT IS HEREBY AGFA= by and between the parties hereto that paragraph 6 of said agreement of May 10, 1954, effective, as of June 1, 1955, shall be hereby amended to read as follows: 6. In consideration of the furnishing of the services and facilities above specified, the City will payto the League the sum of One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($175..00) per month for each calendar month during which patrolling services are rendered under this agreement, provided that in addition to said sum of One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($175.00) per month the League will be paid the sum of Four and 50/100, Dollars ($4.50) for each truck call made within the city during any twenty-four hour period and not within the two-hour period of patrolling services to be rendered under para- graph 1 of this agreement. The League shall also be paid the sum of seventy-five cents (75¢) per day, but not to exceed five days, for each dog taken into custody ,by the League within the corporate ;imits of the City and impounded by the League. Payments due under this agreement will be made at the end of each calendar month upon presentation of proper verified claim certifying that the services required under this agreement have been performed during the cal- endar month in question. 2. It is understood that all references in said agreement of May 10, 1954, to .the "Village" shall be construed to meanthe City of St. Louis Park. 3. Said agreement of May 10, 1954, except in so far as herein modified and amended is hereby ratified and confirmed. Water Cooler Authorized On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the City Manager was authorized to,purchase Model OP-10 Oasis, with pre cooler at a cost of $177.50, from Sterling I.ectric Company, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Cogncil present. Bid Award for Water Main Extension, Improvement 55-19 On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the bid of ,Peter Lametti Construction Company received this date for construction of water main Improvement No. 55-19 - In 18th Street from Flag Avenue to Fairway Lane, aid in,Fairway Lane from 18th Street north to end of Fairway Lane, was determined to be ,the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract with bidder for the work at price bid of $5,588.00, by.unanimous vote of,all Members, of the Council present. Verified Claims e On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the following verified claims were approved, and the City,Manager, City,Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by the following roll call vote: f June 20, 1955 Verified Claims, Cont'd. Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Perkins, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea: Aaron Anderson 165.00 Kenneth Birkholz 165.00 Rollin P. Briggs 193.60 Joseph J. Buchl 87.19 Leo Burns 176.00 Leo Burns 44.06 W. Bushway 33.19 Betty Caldwell 118.30 B. F. Cihoski 276.10 John Connery 187.95 Thomas Connery 165.00 Norman Crosby 216.80 H. E. Dahlin 187.95 Marjorie Dale, 3.29 Roberta Filey 20.40 D. Edwards 175.99 N. H. Epstein 184.80 E. Ferch 171.60 Alfred Formo 165.00 Myrtle Formo 117.24 Ellsworth Frank 193.60 Donald Freiborg 173.06 Herman Freiborg 204.75 Donald Gallaway 165.00 Ric hard Gatzmer 93.75 George Gibson 25.20 Henry Girard 193.60 Donald Glassing 64.80 Dorothy Hunt .95 J. 0. Johnson 193.60 Bruce Jensen 180.38 C. W. Jones 184.80 Lloyd Kairies 165.00 Walter Jungblut 181.21 Dickman Knutson 211.20 Margerite King 35.00 Roy Lea 207.72 A. Korbel 176.00 George Mack 238.63 Edward Lemke 165.00 Vance Marfell 206.80 Carlisle Madson 223.75 M. Markpson 173.06 Walter Mark 165.00 L. 'Mc Nellis 211.03 Omar Mc, Gary 15.00 Sylvester Newdall 181.88 Terry Mc Nellis 176.00 H. Nygaard 178.20 R. Nordstrom 233.45 Ellida Parchem 30.21 E. Omestad 167.81 R. Pykal 171.60 P. P. Persyk 167.20 E. Reid 236.90 Helen E. Reed 79.80 Helen Roberts 63.70 William Reiners • 184.80 Willard Schwarts 165.00 F. J. Sadilek 187.00 Richard Senander - 193.60 Donald Senander 165.00 Fred Sewall 165.00 Gilbert Senst 184.80 Fred Stimson 187.95 Richard Shinn 185.85 Guy Ten Eyck 175.99 Leslie Tanner 120.00 Le Roy Thies 173.80 William Ten Eyck 175.99 Vernon Tollefsrud 201.56 Thomas Thies 167.81 Ed Werner 34.80 George Vita 210.91 Edward Williams 174.53 E. Wh pPs 190.19 James J. Zalusky 203.50 Frederick Williams 165.00 R. Zoesch 45.00 Associated Lithographers 84.00 A. B. Bjornson 23.00 Borchert-Ingersoll, Inc. 6,960.00 C. Ed. Christy 5.40 City of St. Louis Park- (Postage) 55.44 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 11008.98 Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc. 12.25 Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc. 240.00 R. C. Fernstrom 36.75 General Electric Supply 12.96 General Trading Company 11.52 General Trading Company 80.68 n 254.89 n it 1.17 33.35 it 16.86 J. V. Gleason 265.72 ' J. V. Gleason 973.25 it If 904.89 928.95 it It 998.27 �� �� �� 897.03 Goodyear Service Stores 24.92 Goodyear Service Stores 16.84 11 14.69 11 11 14.69 ►� �� �� 70.43 �� �� it '78-54 8.96 �� �� �� 32.06 95.00 �� �� �� 27.00 Hawkins Chemical Company 306.00 Hawkins Chemical Company 306.00 Hoffman Printing Company 245.00 Industrial Lighting Supply 106.16 Industrial Lighting Supply 45.45 Jessing Paint Company 6.00 Jessing Paint Company 8.20 Kay Motors, Inc. 6.26 Keller Brothers 18.00 Arthur Kerkof, M. D. 67.50 Klein's Market 28.30 Klein's Super Market 22.92 Peter Lametti Cons. Co. 31,117.38 Lee-Bo Office Supply 17.40 Lee-Bo Office Supply 6.35 Miller-Davis Company 15.25 Miller-Davis Company 3.30 " It " 7.50 Minneapolis Gas Company 66.15 Minneapolis General Hospital 451.50 Mpls. Honeywell Reg. Company 20.00 Mpls. Sub. Newspaper, Inc. 188.80 Minnesota Paints, Inc. 59.00 Mobile Radio Engineering 33.00 Minn. State Highway Dept. 11672.50 Modern Floors, Inc. 80.00 June 20, 1955 2812 Verified Claims, Cofit d. Mobile Radio Engineering 25.50 Motorola Comm. & Elect. 100.00 Mrs. John Mollers 19.29 North Star Motor Parts 6.85 Northland Electric Supply 25.79 Paper Supply Co.. 47.27 NW Bell Telephone'Co. 8:90 Pink Supply Company 86.00 Paper Supply Company 66.50 Pockrandt Lumber Co. 5.25 Pink Supply Company 16.00 H. A. Rogers Company 5.60 Reinhard Brothers Co. 27.90 Ruffridge-Johnson 40.75 Harry Rosenblum 50.00 Sterling Electric Company 19.42 W. R. Stephens Company 49.22 Terry Brothers, Inc. 281.25 Suburban Electric Cogipany 258.57 Warner'Brothers Company 18.82 R. R. Toll Company 8.02 Wheeler Lumber Bridge 97.00 Warner Hardware Company 50.37 Witt's Market 12.95 Wheeler Lumber Bridge 57.75 Woodheads 2.20 Witt's Market 1-2.95 " 14.19 Woodhead's 53.79 " 61.25 it 60.92 Worthingham Plumbing Co.' 104.00 Chas. M. Freidheim Co. 66.81 Wm. H. Mc Coy 344.38 Wm. H. Mc Coy 291.73 NW Tire Company 33.66 Rosholt Equipment Co. 1.99 Rosholt Equipment Co. 51.10 Twin City Bolt & Supply Co. 2.91 Wheel Service Company 61.97 Re: Appel Sewer Assessment, Etc,. It was moved by Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins that action taken by ,the Council at meeting of January 24, 1955, concerning refund of sewer assessment to Miss Eleanor Appel, 3833 Kipling Avenue be opened for reconsider- ation at this time. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present except Councilman Davis who voted no. The matter of Miss Appel's request that she be reimbursed for cost of making house connection for sanitary sewer at her home was discussed. Resolution No. 92 On motion of Councilman Middleton, 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, except Councilman Davis who voted no. R E S 0 L" U T I 0 N WHEREAS the Council has determined that no house service connection appears to have been furnished to premises at 3833 Kipling Avenue, owned by Miss Eleanor Appel who was obliged to furnish her own connection at a cost of $100.00, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the motion of the Council passed January 24, 1955s canceling assessment for said sewer connection be recinded and the claim of Miss Appel be allowed in the sum of $100.00, and the Treasurer be authorized to issue check in said amount. City Attorney Instructed to Recover $100.00 from Contractor On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the City Attorney was instructed to proceed to recover the $ 100.00 in Miss Eleanor Appel's case from the Contractor who constructed the original sewer in front of her home at 3833 Kipling Avenue, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. NOTE: Original sewer construct6d by Western Underground Construction Company (Contract 2-B) in 1948. Report of Committee of Whole Meeting, June 16, 1955 Meeting of Committee of Whole was called to order by Mayor Fernstrom at 8:00 P. M«, June 16, 1955, at the City Hall. The following Members were present: H. C. Davis, C. L. Hurd, Torval Jorvig, C. R.' Middleton, H. W. Perkins, and R. C. Fernstrom. Also present were City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery, and Council Secretary, Joseph Justad. Item ;#1. Councilman Perkins made the following report on 'proposed arterial routes: "In order to adequately take care of present day traffic demands and allow for a sensible pattern of traffic regulations restricting truck use of our streets to designated routes and thereby reducing maintenance cost not only on the streets that are a part of the proposed improvement program but also on all other streets by eliminating their use by excessive loads, the following plan is proposed: Arterial Routes on which Permanent Improvement is Recommended as Follows: 284 June 20, 1955 Report of Committee of Whole, June 16, 1955 Meeting, Cont'd. � Arterial Routes 1. Texas Avenue from Wayzata to Cedar Lake Road, Virginia from Cedar Lake Road and by way of 28th-Street to Texas Avenue, and Texas Avenue to Trunk Highway No: 7 approximately 2.5 miles. 2. Louisiana Gorham from Wayzata to-Lake Street approximately 2.3 miles. 3. Dakota Wooddale approximately 2.2 miles. 4. Alabama Brookside 1.5 miles 5. Lake Street from Minnetonka Boulevard to Trunk Highway No. 7, approximately 1 mile. 6. 36th Street from Excelsior Boulevard to T. H. 100 approximately 0.7 mile. 7. 26th Street from France Avenue to T. H. 100 approximately 0.8- mile. 8. Zarthan Avenue from T. H. 12 to Cedar Lake Road approximately 0.4 mile. The following recommendations are made as to type of improvement, with preliminary estimates based upon suggested width of roadway. Estimates include curb and gutter where it is needed but do not include storm sewer and storm sewer connections. 1. Lake Street - rigid type pavement, approximately 1 mile 44' wide $ 175,000.00 2. Dakota Wooddale: A. Minnetonka Boulevard to T. H. 100, approximately 1.4 miles rigid type pavement 44' wide 2452000.00 B. T. H. 169 to 44th Street 0.8 mile non-rigid type, bituminous base and surface, 40' wide 100,000.00 3. Louisiana Gorham; 2.3 miles rigid type pavement 40' wide 365,000.00 4. Texas Virginia: A. Minnetonka Boulevard to No. 7, rigid ) 355,000.00 B. Minnetonka Boulevard north to Wayzata, non-rigid ) 5. Alabama Brookside, 12 miles non-rigid type 39' wide 1902000.00 6. 36th Street 0.7 mile non-rigid type 40' wide 901000.00 7. 26th Street 0.8 mile non-rigid type 40' wide 100,000,00 8. Zarthan Avenue, 0.4 mile non-rigid type 40' wide 50,000.00 Total -- 11670,000.00 In addition to the above, the following are the routes on the County System on which permanent surface improvements will involve St. Louis Park expenditures to take care of the City's share of width, curb and gutter, etc.: 1. Minnetonka Boulevard from Dakota to County Road 18, 2 miles of rigid type $1509000,00 2. Cedar Lake Road, 3� miles rigid type 2503000.00 3. France Avenue (partially City of Minneapolis) 1.3 miles rigid 90,000.00 $y490,000.00. Item #2 The Clerk presented the following list of basement homes that are being occupied in St., Louis Park at the present time: Webster & 42nd Street Complaint 7730 South Street " 1405 Texas Avenue " (Attorney) 1409 Texas Avenue 3256 Webster Avenue 3113 Alabama Avenue " 2813 Nevada Avenue 3031 Rhode Island Avenue June 20, 1955 C b 5 Report of Committee of Whole, June 16, 1955 Meeting, Cont,'d. Item #2 ---- Basement Homes 9425 Minnetonka Boulevard 2910 Independence Avenue 9515 Minnetonka Boulevard 9330 West 28th Street 1333 Pennsylvania Avenue 1809 Jersey Avenue 1617 Princeton Avenue. Item #3 Cesspool and Sewer Connections for 4007 and 4015 Cedarwood Road. Councilman Middleton suggested that due to the fact that the owners and builder of the two homes at 4007 and 4015 Cedarwood Road were told to dig cesspools in the rear of the homes at the time of building, and that now plans were being formulated to construct sewer in front of homes, that the city should share in the cost of changing plumbing so that same will go out the front of house into sewer in street. After much discussion as to the liability of the City in this case it was determined that no relief can be given. On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, it is the consensus of the Council that claims arising from circumstances such as prevail in the matter of sewer connections at 4007 and 4015 Cedarwood Road, are not to be allowed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present, excepting Council- man Middleton who voted no. Item # Clerk Justad reported who the City is purchasing gasoline from. The use of City owned cars was also discussed, and the Clerk was instructed to ask all drivers of City owned cars not to leave the engines idling during coffee breaks, or at other times when not in immediate use. Item #5 The matter of advertising for bids for road materials was discussed. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the City Manager was instructed to advertise for bids for this season's needs for sand, gravel, blacktop, and road tar, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Committee of Whole present. Item #6 A report from the Building Inspector to the effect that sign on roof at front of building at 6006 Excelsior Boulevard had been erected the latter part of December, 1954 without a permit, by the Western Outdoor Advertising Company. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Building Inspector was instructed to serve notice on the erector of above sign to remove same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Committee present. Item #7 The problem of whether or not to assess the City for improvements made adjacent to City owned lots was discussed at length, and in particular the assessing of Lot 17, Block 2, Del Monte Heights (City owned) for grading (Project No. 54-154). On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, it was determined that in this case of Lot 17, Block 2, Del Monte Heights, the grading assessment (Project No. 54-154) should be paid by the City, by unanimous vote of all Members of Committee. Item 8 The letter regarding use of lots in Block 3100, Quebec Avenue from Adolph Fine, dated May 4, 1955, was again discussed. It was reported that possibly the water now settling on these lots could be drained to the new storm basin at Oregon Avenue and 32nd Street, lots for which have just been acquired. It was stated that the Engineer's Office was making a survey to determine this fact. Item #9 The adoption of Pacific Code for building inspection was discussed. It was pointed out that a thorough check of this Code had been made by H. W. Fridlund, an Architect, that that his report indicated the adviseability of the City adopting this Code tarith:.certain few amendments suggested by the Building Inspector. The City Attorney was asked to prepare a proper ordinance that could adopt this code and amendments by reference, etc., Meeting Adjourned The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Fernstrom at 12:30 AM, June 17, 1955• 286. June 203 1955 Committee of Whole Report Accepted On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, the foregoing report of the Committee of Whole meeting was approved and accepted in its entirety, and all actions taken, as recorded therein were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Minutes The minutes of meeting held June 13, 1955 were read. On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the minutes of meeting held June 13, 1955 were approved as read, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. Meeting Adiourn_ed On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the meeting was adjourned at 2:15 A. M., Tuesday, June 21, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. R. C. FrRNSTROM, Mayor e ATTEST: JOSEA JU TD. Secretary