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REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1955
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:07 P. M.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Councilman H. J. Bolmgren
Councilman H. C. Davis
Councilman C. L. Hurd
Councilman,Torval Jorvig
Councilman C. R. Middleton
Councilman H. W. Perkins
Mayor R. C. Fernstrom.
Also present were City Manager, Tom E. Chenoweth; City Attorney, E. T.
Montgomery; and City Clerk (Secretary), Joseph Justad.
Hearing on Petition to Vacate Street Adjacent to Lot 1, Block 3. Browndale
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 30, 1955"
a public hearing was had on the petition of First Federal Savings and Loan Associa-
tion to vacate that part of Utica Avenue adjacent to vacated alley and Lot 1,
Block 3, Browndale Addition. No persons appeared.
Ordinance No. 493
First reading of Ordinance No. 493, entitled AN ORDINANCE VACATING STREET was
made by Secretary Justad.
It was moved by Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the
second reading of above ordinance be made on July 18, 19550 by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Alley Opening, Improvement No. 55-51
Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described in
the following resolution. The following persons appeared: Ed. Brennan, 2709
Brunswick Avenue asked about the north entrance of alley and how much land is to be
taken. He was told that a lot from Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railroad,
and the east 12 feet of Lots 16 to 30 inclusive, Block 3, Park Manor. Mr. Brennan
said he is still opposed. Said his basement now takes drain water three to four
inches in height, and feels with the alley he would have more water; also feels
that this would use up too much of his lot space. John Behlke, 2741 Brunswick
Avenue said he hopes the Council will approve the alley. E. J. Hansen, 2749
Brunswick Avenue asked if this means that alley would be graded now. He was told
that this would be an order to open alley.
Resolution No. 106
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 'ALLEY OPENING
WHEREAS the City Council has met at the time and place specified in the
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 30 and July 7, 1955, relating
to the public improvement 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 recommenced; 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:
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER LOCATION
55-51 Proposed opening of alley by acquisition of the rear, or east 12
feet of Lots 16 to 30 inclusive, Block 3, Park Manor Addition.
Request for Conveyance of Alley Easement
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the City
Manager was authorized to request for conveyance from owners of alley easement for
rear 12 feet of Lots 16 to 30 inclusive, Block 3, Park Manor Addition, and that the
City Attorney be directed to prepare condemnation resolution for acquisition of
easement on lots not so conveyed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
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Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer, Improvement No. 55-50
Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvement described in
the following resolution. No persons appeared.
Resolution No. 107
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 ORDERING`SANITARY 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 23 and 30, 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 Manager is hereby directed to advertise for bids which will be
opened by the City Manager, August 1, 1955 at 10 AM.
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER LOCATION
55-50 Sanitary sewer in Cedarwood Road (also known as West 24th Street)
from France Avenue west to Lot 3, Block 1, Basswood, and in France
Avenue from Cedarwood Road (W. 24th St.) ,to Basswood Road.
Hearing on Proposed Water Main Extensions, Improvements Nos. 55-45, 46, 47, 41 \
Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described in
the following resolution. The following persons appeared: J. H. Schafer said
he is opposed to Improvement No. 55-44 (North Willow Lane from Forest Road to North
End), and that the Cranstons do not want it either. Mr. Kokko, 4024 West 40th
Lane said he was interested in the water, but heard that the cost is pretty high
and asked how it will be assessed. He was told that it would be assessed at the ;
rate of $5.00 per foot against the benefited property, the balance to come from
water revenue, and he was advised that this ,is to complete loop - #55-47. Council-
man Bolmgren'asked that the assessment Clerk be so advised and the other Members
of the Council agreed.
With regard to Improvement No. 55-46. Mr. M. W. Gaffer, 1837 Idaho Avenue
asked if the school board would be assessed. He was told no,` as they are being
assessed at the other side. Mr. Wheter, 1645 Idaho Avenue asked how he could get
water service. He was told by special permit.
Resolution No. 108
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the
following resolution, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS
WHEREAS the City Council has met at the time and place specified in the
notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 30, and July 7, 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 each
of the following public improvements be hereby ordered in accordance with plans and
specifications which have been prepared by the City Engineer and filed with the
City Clerk, and the City Manager is hereby directed to advertise for bids which
will be opened by the City Manager, August 1, 1955 at 10 o'clock AM.
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS LOCATED AT
55-45 Ottawa Avenue from 31st Street to Highway No. 7
55-46 Idaho Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to West 18th Street
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Resolution No. 108, Cont'd.
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS LOCATED AT:
55-47 40th Lane from Natchez Avenue to Quentin Avenue
55-41 Service connections from water main to property line on Minnetonka
Boulevard from Louisiana Avenue to Texas Avenue.
Improvement No. 55-44 is hereby abandoned.
Hearing on Proposed Construction of Sanitary Sewer, Improvements #55-52, 53
Separate hearings were had on the proposed public improvements described
in the following resolution. The following persons appeared"----- Karl H. -Peterson,,
5642 Wood Lane said the cost as estimated is too high, and asked if bids could be
taken, and if too high, could be rejected. Also, could a longer period than 10
years be set up to pay the assessments. Answer was yes in both instances. John
Vick, 4347 Yosemite Avenue said that he feels it could be done cheaper than the
estimate, and that the job could be stopped at extension of Wood Lane at Yosemite.
The City Manager was asked to give the City Engineer the matter of stopping short
where Mr. Vick mentioned.
Resolution No. 109
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
resolution, having been read'by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING SANITARY 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 30, and July 7, 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 each
of the following public improvements be hereby ordered in accordance with plans and
specifications which have been prepared by the City Engineer and filed with the
City Clerk, and the City Manager is hereby directed to advertise for bids which
will be opened by the City Manager, August 1, 1955 at 10 o'clock AM.
SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER LOCATION
55-52 Yosemite Avenue from Brookside Avenue South across Minnehaha Creek to
Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railway. Wood Lane from Yosemite
Avenue to 450 feet east.
55-53 Quentin Avenue from 42nd Street to 41st Street.
Hearing on Proposed Storm sewer Construction, Impr'tovement No. 55-43
A public hearing was had on the proposed public improvement, described in the °
following resolution. Several persons appeared. (Hearings were had on this proposed
storm sewer,. June 20 and 27, 1955), Mayor Fernstrom reported that C. F. Lohman
had offered in writing to assume $13,000 of the cost of Improvement No: 55-43, the
State Highway Department has contracted to reimburse the City in the sum of $7,800.00,
and Knollwood-Plaza Corporation has stated through its attorney that it would assume
$7,000.00 of the cost. Those present were advised that the Council proposed to assess
the cost of said project on the basis outlined above.
Resolution No. 110
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 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 30, and July 7, 1955, relating to the
public improvement hereinafter described and has heard all interested persons appear-
ing 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
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Resolution No. 110
whether it should best be_made as proposed or in connection with some other improve-
ment, and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
following public-improvements be hereby ordered in accordance with plans and specifi-
cations which have been prepared by the City Engineer and filed with the City Clerk,
and the City Clerk's advertisement for bids to be opened at the meeting of the City
Council, July 11, 1955, be hereby approved:
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER LOCATION
55-43 Storm sewer extending from the intersection of Texas Avenue and West
37th Street SW'ly along the North Service Drive of State Highway No. 7
approximately 1000, feet to existing storm sewer and from outlet of said
existing storm sewer westerly along said service drive to Minnehaha
Creek. `
Re-Hearing on Proposed Widening, Grading and Surfacing of West 36th Street_
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 30 and July
72 1955, a public re-hearing was had on proposed widening of West 36th Street from
Aquila Avenue east to a point midway between Zinran Avenue and Aquila Avenue by
acquisition of an additional 30 feet in order that there may be a full 60 foot
right-of-way, and for grading and bituminous surfacing of West 36th Street from
Zinran Avenue to Aquila Avenue. The following persons appeared:
R. N. Ruedlinger asked about the finished grade as compared to the Ruedlinger
property. Said he understands that the contemplated grade is such that it will
damage their property. He was told that the City Engineer has profiles which he
will bring to the next meeting (July 18, 1955). Mr. Mc Farlane, 3520 Zinran Avenue
asked if the same trouble would come up when Aquila is extended from 35th to 36th
Street. He was told that it would. John Novotny asked about the asesssments for
this job. He was told that the intention is to assess the property to the south.
Councilman Davis wanted to know if there ever was a grade set for 36th Street,
West of Zinran; how Knollwood-Plaza parking lot grade was established and whether
there was any cooperation between the Engineer and Knollwood-Plaza; and if profile
of proposed 36th Street shows a difference in grade between 35th and 36th Streets.
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the
. Council continue this hearing on July 18, 19552 by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Special Building Permit for Glass Wall Porch
Mr. Johnson, 4164 Webster Avenue appeared regarding a permit to add a porch
, to his home at 4164 Webster Avenue. Said he was refused a permit by the Building
Inspector because it brought his building to within 6 feet of garage.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the
Building Inspector was instructed to issue a special permit ,building permit for
porch as requested for 4164 Webster Avenue, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Bond
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
bond which has been approved by the City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery, was
accepted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
CITY MANAGER'S BOND $5,000.00
Thomas E. Chenoweth, principal
American Surety Company of New York, surety
Effective July 1, 1955 Expires July 1, 1956.
Partial Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing partial payments on contract work in progress, presented by the City Engineer
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.
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 2 $3,421.15
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. 54-73
Date of Contract, April 26, 1955
Contract Price - Walk 3z" .49 SF, 6" .70 SF. Tree root removal
$1.50
0010 July 11, 1955
Partial Payments, Continued
PARTIAL PAYMENT N0. 4 $11,153.12
WATER MAIN, 54-87, 149. 151 and 152
Contractor, William V. Terry Excavating Company, Inc.
Contract Date, September 20, 1954
Contract Price, $147,621.50.
Permit to Use Lot 7, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second for Commercial Building
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman, Middleton, the follow-
ing resolution, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION NO. 111
WHEREAS Ida Grossman as owner of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, Block 5, Minikanda
Vista Second Addition has requested extension of the Commercial Use District to
that portion of Lot 7 lying 50 feet northerly and parallel to the northerly lot
lines of Lots 8 thru 11 for construction of a commercial building thereon and it
appears to be in harmony with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance that said extension
be granted, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that special permit be hereby granted to Ida Grossman to use
that part of Lot 7, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition lying 50 feet northerly
and parallel to the northerly line of Lots 8 thru 11, said Block 5 for uses author-
ized in the Commercial Use District. -
IOM from Planning Commission Re: Proper Licensing and
Conformity to the Sign Ordinance
Inter-Office Memo from the Planning Commission, dated July 6, 1955, recom-
mending that the City Council and the City Manager check into the proper licensing
and conformity to the Sign Ordinance, of the signs erected on the North side of
Highway No. 12, between the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern RR Tracks and
Colorado Avenue, was read.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above matter
was referred to the City Manager, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Planning Commission's Report on Application for Permit to Erect Billboard - Meyers
Planning Commission's report dated July 6, 1955, on the application of Meyers
Outdoor Advertising, Inc. for a permit to erect a billboard at 5300 Wayzata Blvd.,
was read, approving same with special permit and setbacks.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the appli-
cation of Meyers Outdoor Advertising Company, Inc. for a permit to erect a billboard
at 5300 Wayzata Boulevard was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission,
and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Application
for Permit to Erect Billboard - Brede
Planning Commission's report dated July 6, 1955, on the application of Brede,
Incorporated for a permit to erect a billboard on the 2.85 acres of land at 3500
Highway No. 100, owned by Mr. Hedberg, for Powers Mercantile Company, was read,
approving same, to be employed only as a directional sign for their store located
in the Knollwood-Plaza Shopping Center.
It was moved by Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren that the
application of Brede, Incorporated, for a permit to erect a billboard for Powers
Mercantile Company on the 2.85 acres of land at 3500 Highway No. 100 be approved.
Motion was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea;
Councilman Middleton, nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Perkins, yea; Coun-
cilman Hurd, yea; Councilman Davis, nay; Mayor Fernstrom, nay; (3 yeas and 4
nays).
Planning Commission's Report on Application for -Permit to Erect Billboard - Meyers
Planning Commission's report, dated July 6, 1955, on the application of
Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Incorporated for a permit to erect a billboard-t 5807
Excelsior Boulevard, was read, in which same was approved with required setbacks.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the appli-
cation of Meyers Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to erect a billboard at
5807 Excelsior Boulevard was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission,
and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
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Cave-in on West 27th and Florida - M. Rubin
Mr. Rubin, 2710 Florida Avenue appeared regarding a hazard. Said Florida
Avenue is dead end at 27th Street and caves in after every rain fall, causing a
dangerous condition for children. A child was caught in this cave-in today. He
asked for a patrolman there to keep children away.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the above
matter was referred to the City Manager and city Engineer for immediate action and
a report, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. It was then
explained to Mr. Rubin that a policeman could not be placed there, but that the
Police Department would be asked to watch this location until the dangerous condition
is taken care of.
Planning Commission's Report on Request for Rezoning - Grossman
Planning Commission's report dated July 6, 1955, on the application of Ida
,Grossman for rem ning ofiLots 5, 6, 7, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition,
from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District, was read, approving same
except the Northerly 16 feet of Lot 5, which will be used for street purposes,
but deferred action on same until a preliminary drawing has been submitted to indicate
the placing of the structure, to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Max Grossman, appearing for the applicant, said that the building proposed
will be for mercantile use.
Hearing Date Set for Rezoning - Grossman
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, August 1,
1955 was set as date for hearing on the application of Ida Grossman for rezoning of
all that part of Lot 5 lying south of the North 16 feet of Lot 5, and all of Lots
6 and 7. Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition, from Residential Use to Com-
mercial Use,. by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Application for Permit to Erect Billboard - Meyers
Planning Commission's report dated July 6, 1955, on the application of Meyers
Outdoor Advertising, Inc. for a permit to erect a billboard at 6006 Excelsior
Boulevard, was read, in which they denied same.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, as recommended
by the Planning Commission, the above application for permit to erect a billboard
at 6006 Excelsior Boulevard was denied, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Coun-
cil present.
_'Planning Commission's Report on Request for Rezoning Lot 8, Block 3, Brookview Park
Planning Commission's report dated July 6, 1955, on the request of Wheaton-
Thomas Investment Company for rezoning of Lot 8, Block 3, Brookview Park Addition
from Resicential Use to Commercial Use for the purpose of building an office-storage
building, was ready approving same with certain specific provisions.
Hearing Date Set f6r Rezoning Lot 8, Block 3, Brookview Park
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, August 1,
1955 was set as date of hearing on the application of Thomas-Wheaton Investment
Company for rezoning Lot 8,. Block 3, Brookview Park Addition, from Residential Use
to Commercial Use, as recommended by the Planning Commission, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present9 except Councilman Davis who did not vote,
Planning Commission's Report on Request for Rezoning Lot 16, Mc Carty's Second
Planning Commission's report, dated July 6, 1955 on the request of Margaret
E. Andrews, 5224 Ewing Avenue South, Minneapolis for rezoning Lot 16, Mc Carty's
Second Addition from Residential Use to Commercial or Multiple Dwelling Use, was
read, stating that this matter was tabled to August 3rd meeting, and applicant is
to be advised to appear at that time and submit plans for a multiple dwelling.
No action taken at this time,.
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Western Outdoor
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the appli-
cation of Western Outdoor Advertising Company, dated June 21, 1955, for a permit to
erect an advertising sign for Mac's Jewelry at 7124 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 Sign - Meyers
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the applica-
tion of Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Incorporated, dated July 71 1955, for a permit
to erect an advertising sign for Arro, Inc., at 5520 West 36th Street, was approved,
and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
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Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Western Outdoor
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, .the
application of Western Outdoor Advertising Company, dated June 21, 1955, for a
permit to erect an advertising sign at 22nd Street and Highway No. 100, was
approved, and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue same, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Amendment to Sign Ordinance
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Sign Ordinance, authorizing
the City Manager to issue authority to the Building Inspector to issue a permit
for sign advertising the business in building where sign is to be placed, by un-
animous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Application for License to Sell Milk at Retail (Vending Machine)
The proposed vending machine ordinance was discussed and changes suggested.
The City Attorney was asked to make the suggested changes and bring in ordinance so
revised.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, the application
of Louis Roberge for Automatic Food Stores, dated June 22, 1955, for a license to
sell milk at retail (vending machine) at Meadowbrook Manor was approved, and the
City Manager and City Clerk were authorized to issue same to expire December 31,
1955, was passed by the following roll call vote - 3 mays and 4 yeas. Councilman
Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Middleton, nay, Councilman Jorvig; nay; Councilman Perkins,
yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Application for License to Drive a Taxicab - Rangvald Nevland
Mayor Fernstrom made his report and recommendation on the application of
Rangvald Nevland for a license to drive a taxicab in St. Louis Park.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the appli-
cation of Rangvald Nevland, 1529- Hillside Avenue North, Minneapolis for a license
to drive a taxicab in St. Louis Park was approved, and the City Manager and City
Clerk were authorized to-issue same to expire December 31, ;9551 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 appropriate Committee:
P-1590 Petition for Curb and Gutter, on the WEST SIDE OF 14EBSTER AVMUE
ADJACENT TO TRACT A, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY #188 and SOUTH TO
EXISTING CURB AND GUTTER (26TH STREET SOUTH).
Proposed Ornamental Street Lights, Virginia Circle
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Davis, plans and
specifications prepared by Northern States Power Company were approved for proposed
ornamental street lights for Virginia Circle, and the Clerk was authorized to
advertise for bids for same to be opened August 15, 1955 by the City Manager, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Salary Increase for Patrolman Wilbur Ostlund
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the salary
of Patrolman, Wilbur Ostlund was increased from $$381.30 per month to $387.30 per
month, effective July 1, 1955 to conform with automatic increase, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present. '
Salary Increase for Patrolman HenryCarlson
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the salary
of Patrolman, Henry Carlson was increased from $381.30 per month to $387.30 per
month, effective July 1, 1955 to conform with automatic increase, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Sidewalk. Curb and Gutter Bids
Because only one bid was received this date for Sidewalk Improvements 55-33
thru 55-383 and Curb and Gutter Improvements 55-20 thru 32, 55-39 and 55-40, it
was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis that we do not open
the one bid received on each, and readvertise for bids on same. Motion lost by a
2 yea and 5 may vote.
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Bid for Sidewalk Construction, Improvements 55-33 thru 55-38
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 23, 1955, a sealed bid was
received this date from the following bidder for the construction of Sidewalk
Improvements 55-33 thru 55-38, and the City Manager's tabulation of same was read.
BIDDER
Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc.For construction of sidewalk 312" .45 SF
3280 Gorham Avenue " " it It 6" 15 SF
St. Louis Park, Minnesota For pit run gravel 3.00 CY.
Bid Award
On motion of. Councilman Middleton, seconded by Counci /loran Hurd, the bid of
L--Victor Carls6n;t6rthe construction of Sidewalk Improvements55-33 thru 55-38, was
determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City
Manager were authorized •to execute contract for the City with the Bidder for the
work at price bid, by a five yea vote. Councilman Davis voted nay on the basis
of only one bid, and Councilman Jorvig likewise. The yea votes were based on a
report that there is a shortage of cement and prices are very much in line.
Bid for Curb and Gutter Construction, Improvements
55-20 thru 55-32, 55-39 and 55-40
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 23, 1955, sealed bid was-,- ,
received this date from the following bidder for the construction of Curb and Gutter
Improvements 55-20 thru 55-32, 55-39 and 55-40, and the City Engineer's tabulation
of same was read.
BIDDER
Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. For construction of Curb & Gutter 1.84 SF
3280 Gorham Avenue " If " 32" Walk .50 SF
St. Louis Park, Minnesota For pit run gravel 3.00 Cy
Bid Award
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the bid of
Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. for the construction of curb and gutter Improvements
55-20 thru 55-32, 55-39 and 55-40 was determined to be the lowest bid of a res-
ponsible bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract
for the City with the Bidder for the work at price bid, by a five yea vote. Coun-
cilman Davis voted nay on the basis of only one vote, and Councilman Jorvig voted
nay, stating that we should make an effort to get more bids.
Bids for Storm Sewer Construction, Improvement 55-43
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 20, 1955, sealed bids were
received at 10 A. M. this date for the construction of Storm Sewer No. 55-43, in
Minnesota State Highway No. 7, from Wyoming Avenue extended to the intersection of
West 37th Street and Texas Avenue, and in KLnnesota State Highway No. 7 from 557'
West of Wyoming Avenue extended to the main channel of Minnehaha Creek, and the
City Engineer's tabulation of same was read- as follows:
1.1 Orfei & Marian & Sons $32•,049.05 Alternate $20.15 LF
2.• Lametti & Sons, Inc. $25,607.95 " $19.30 LF
3.- Phelps-Drake Company, Inc. $32,150.50 " $21.00 LF
4.- Peter Lametti Const. Co. $35•,668.90 " $24.76 LF
5. Northern Contracting Co. $34,997.50 !' $23.70 LF
Bid Award
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the bid of
Lametti & Sons, Inc. for the construction of Storm Sewer Improvement ##55-43, was
determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City
Manager were authorized to execute contract for the City with the Bidder for the
work a price bid ($26,607.95), by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Bids for Storm Sewer Construction, Improvement 55-49
As advertised in the St.' Louis Park Dispatch June 30, 1955, sealed bids were
received at 10 A. M. this date for the construction of Storm Sewer, Improvement No.
'55-49, and the City Engineer's tabulation of same was read as follows:
1.• Northern Contracting Company $7,748.75
2.- Peter Lametti Construction Company 7,429.79
3. Phelps-Drake Company, Incorporated 819673.50
4.. Lametti and Sons, Incorporated 52928.10
5.• Wolff Construction Company 7082.25
6: Orfei & Mariano & Sons 71225.75
Bid Award
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Davis the bid of
314 July 11, 1955
Bid Award, Storm Sewer 55-49, Continued
Lametti and Sons, Incorporated for the construction of Storm Sewer, Improvement No.
55-49, was determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor
and City Manager were authorized to execute contract with the Bidder for the work,
a price bid ($52928.10), by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Park at Wyoming & 29th
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by, Councilman Hurd, the Park
at Wyoming Avenue and 29th Street was referred to the City Manager and City Engineer
for study of drainage, and report back to the Council, by unanimous vote of a,11
Members of the Council present.
Codifying City Ordinances
Councilman Davis spoke regardi the codifying of our City ordinances. (1)
By hiring firms who do such work. (21 By City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery with
help he needs. He mentioned some University of Minnesota students who are available.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Attorney
was instructed to report at July 18th meeting, how he would propose to go about
codifying our ordinances, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 112
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the follow-
ing resolution, ,having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR WEED CUTTING
WHEREAS, the Village of St. Louis Park during the calendar year 1954 expended
$12.50 for the purpose of weed cutting on Lot 95, in Norwaldo, after due notice to
the property owner, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that there be
hereby levied an assessment against said Lot 95, in Norwaldo, in the sum of $12.50,
payable in the year 1956.
Councilman Bolmgren
Councilman Bolmgren left the meeting at this time - 12:20 A. M.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, 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:
Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman
Middleton,_ yea; Councilman Perkins, yea; and Mayor Fernstrom, yea:
Aaron Anderson 165.00 Kenneth Birkholz 135.00
Rollin P. Briggs 193.60 Michael Brown 15.00
Leo Burns 63.75 Leo Burns 179.00
Warren Bushway 68.22 Betty Caldwell 140.00
Dorothy Chase 18.96 Jay Christiansen 10.00
B. F. Cihos)ci - 236.50 John Connery. 177.98
Thomas Conrxery . 165.00 Norman Crosby 197.x.0
Marlowe Crotty 18.96 H. E. Dahlin 184.80
Roberta Edey 74.80 D. Edwards 174.53
N. H. Epstein 184.80 E. Ferch 171.60
Alfred Formo 165.00 Myrtle Formo 79.50
Ellsworth Frank 289.30 Donald Freiborg 171.60
Herman Freiborg 198.00 Donald Galloway 215.62
Richard Gatzmer 125.63 Henry Girard 200.20
Donald Glassing 63.00 Bruce Jensen 239.91
J. 0. Johnson 193.60 C. W. Jones . 184.80
Walter Jungblut 237.49 Lloyd Kairies 135.00
Maynard Kays 14.75 Dickman Knutson 232.80
A. Korbel 176.00 Vernice Larson 26.32
R. Lea 207.72 Edward Lemke 167.81
George Mack 248.98 Carlisle Madson 220.00
Vance Marfell 200.20 Walter Mark 161.25
M. Markuson 171.60 Omar Mc Gary , 52.50
L. Mc Nellis 240.35 Terry Mc Nellis 179-DO
Sylvester Newdall 198.75 R. Nordstrom 257.,60
Henry Nygaard . 178.20 E. Omestad 166..41
Ellida Parchem 49.92 P. P. Persyk 167.20
R. Pykal 171.60 W. Reid 248.98
William Reiners 200.55 Eloise Rude 1.06
F. J. Sadilek 187.00 Thomas Schaedler 10.00
July 11, 1955 3 15
Verified Claims, Cont'd.
Willard Schwartz 150.00- Donald Senander 215.62
Richard' Senander 193.60 Gilbert Senst 168.00
Fred Sewall 165.00 Richard Shinn 184.80
Harriett Simonson 24.30 Fred A. Stimson 203.70
Leslie Tanner 165.00 Guy Ten Eyck 171.60
William-Ten Eyck 184.76 Le Roy Thies 185.65
Thomas Thies 191.72 Vernon Tollefsrud 170.63
George Vita 247.56 Ed. Werner 34.80
E. Whipps 187.00 Edward Williams 173.06
Frederick Williams 165.00 James J. Zalusky 193.60
R. Zoesch 165.00 E. R. Ludwig 36.00
C. F. Rihl 341.85 Lois E. Williams 18.75
Acme Fire Extinguisher 10.00 American Linen Supply Co. 16.50
American Printing Company 1 139.70 Arthur B. Anderson Co. 2.03
Animal Rescue League 400.00 Associated Agencies 25.00
B & B Seat Cover Company 9.50 Behning Hardware Company 1.10
Behning Hardware 3.30 " 1111 2.05
Bohn Welding Company 11.80 Boulevard�Super Market 33.70
Burroughs Corporation 1.10 Victor Carlson & Sons 3,421.15
Cedergren & Rundquist, Inc. 855.14 Cedergren & Rundgdist, Inc. 629.54
City of SLP, Prtg. Dept. 13.75 City of SLP, Prtg. Dept. 18.55
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(Clerk) .90 Ed. Gilbert 59.64
J. -V. Gleason 1,096.20 J. V. Gleason 539.92
" It it 15259.67 it it to 1,582.95
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At " 998.95 It " n 976.20
" 11 '! 944.81 Hobart Welder Sales 31.24
Holt Construction Company 347.31 Industrial Lighting Supply 29.81
Landers-Norblom-Christenson 54.79 Lyle Signs, Inc. 207.45
Lyle Signs, Inc. 163.80 it it It 135.55
It " , " 71.60 It If It 59.40
Wm. H. Mc Coy_ 249.42 The Mc Mullen Company 48.00
Edmund T, Montgomery 104.50 Edmund T. Montgomery 23.35
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15.00 Municipal Finance Officers 10.00
National Tea Company 17.62 Norris Creameries, Inc. 3.30
NW Bell Telephone Co. 449.23 The Park Press 358.80
Standard Oil Company 144.00 Sterling Electric Co. 177.50
Suburban Business Machines 27.03 Wm. V. Terry Excay. Co., Inc.,
Richard Tetting 5.00 11,153.12
Witt's Market 12.95 Wheeler Lumber Bridge &
Supply Company 2.25
Resolution No. 113
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the following
resolution, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PROPOSED WATER TREATMENT PLANT
WHEREAS the Acting Regional Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance
Agency of the United States Government has requested by letter dated June 20,
1955, a statement of the reasons why construction of water treatment plant has not
been begun, and for information as to proposed construction of the project, and
the Engineer has made a report to the Council, a copy of which is hereto attached,
setting forth the reasons for delay in construction of the proposed water treatment
plant; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
said report be hereby approved and adopted, and
316 July 11, 1955
Resolution No. 113, Continued
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be hereby authorized to inform C=
the said Acting Regional Administrator in answer to said letter as follows:
(1) The reasons why construction of the project has not been begun
are (a) Until adoption of the City Home Rule Charter, January 7,
1955, the project could not be financed except by issuance of
general obligation bonds of the Village, which bonds could not
be issued unless approved by the Voters of the Village; November
42 1952 the-issue was submitted to the Voters and rejected by
a vote of 10,147 opposed and 320.14 in favor; it is the opinion
of the Council that a favorable vote could not have been obtained
at any time subsequent to said Election on November 4, 1952. (b)
Since adoption of the Home Rule Charter bonds could be issued
without an authorizing vote of the Voters of the City, but for
the reasons set forth in the attached report of the City Engineer,
the 'Council does not deem that it has been nor will be in the
near future in the public interest to issue-bonds, either with or
without an authorizing vote for financing the proposed water
treatment plant; (c) That to finance construction of this plant
during the preceding four years, or at the present time, would
seriously jepardize the credit of the City and the ability of the
City and School District to finance essential public improvements _
and facilities, ,and
(2) That the Council hereby advises 'the Housing and Home Finance Agency
that it expects to undertake construction of said proposed water treatment plant
at 'the earliest possible date after the problem of financing and paying for more
imnriediate •municipal and school facilities has been solved.
(3) That the need which was described in the application to the Housing .
and Home Financing Agency for our advance for engineering fees has not been met
with respect to excess iron in the water; with respect to hardness of the water,
householders are generally purchasing or renting water softening devices at an
individual cost in excess of the estimated 'cost of municipal treatment to each .
householder.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to more fully
answer said letter to the Acting Regional Administrator by letter of trans-
mittal forwarding copy of this resolution.
Minutes
'—The minutes of meeting held July 5, 1955 were read. On motionc-of Councilman
Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of meeting held July 5, 1955
were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Meeting AdJourned
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the meeting
was adjourned at 1:15 A. M., July 12, 1955,: by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
JO HJ AD, Secretary
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