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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 1955
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 5:03 P. M.
Invocation was given by Reverend Bishop of Union Congregational Church of
St. Louis Park.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Councilman H. J. Bolmgren
Councilman H. C. Davis
Councilman C. L. Hurd
Councilman C. R. Middleton
Councilman H. W. Perkins
Mayor R. C. Fernstrom
Also present were City Manager Tom E. Chenoweth, City Attorney Edmund T.
Montgomery, and City Clerk (Secretary) Joseph Justad.
Hearing on Request for Rezoning, Lots 5. 6, 7. Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second
A hearing was had on the application of Ida Grossman for rezoning Lots 5, 6,
7, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition, from Residential Use District to Com-
mercial Use District, pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch
July 21, 1955 for same. No persons appeared.
Ordinance No. 491
First reading of Ordinance No. 494, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, was made by Secretary Justad.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the second
reading of above referenced ordinance is scheduled to be made on August 5, 1955, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. -
Hearing on Request for Rezoning, Lot 5, Block 3, Brookview Park
A public hearing was had on the request of Wheaton-Thomas Investment Company
for rezoning Lot 5, Block 3, Brookview Park Addition, from Residential Use District
to Commercial Use District for the purpose of building an office-storage building.
J. B. Mc Cracken, 3951 Brunswick Avenue appeared. Asked about the lots north
of Lot 5, Block 3; when the storm sewer will be built, etc. Was told that no
definite date has been set. Joe Jensen, 3975 Brunswick Avenue appeared. Asked
about screening to be made.- Mayor Fernstrom said screening usually consists of
trees and shrubs. Mr. Jensen said he was not too much opposed to this rezoning as
he knows commercial must be built and proper screening is required.
- On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the first
reading of ordinance for rezoning of Lot 5, Block 3, Brookview Park be made on
August 5, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petition for Annexation of Land to City of St. Louis Park
Petition received July 29, 1955, signed by Sam Segal, Victor S. Formo and
Myrtle L. Formo, husband and wife, for annexation of certain lands described
therein, was read. Mr. Segal and Mr. Formo were present, and answered questions
as to why said land should be annexed. They like St. Louis Park, and the City
methods.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the above
petition was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation,
by the following roll call vote: Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Bolmgren,
yea; Councilman Perkins, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea; Councilman Hurd, nay; Councilman
Davis, nay.
Budget for 1956
The City Manager presented a tentative budget for the year 1956. On motion
of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the aforementioned
tentative budget for the year 1956 was referred to. the finance committee. for further
study and report, by unanimous vote. of all Members of the Council present.
Merry-go-round
Mr. Fletcher applied for a permit to operate a merry-go-round for the Heart
Fund Carnival being put on at 25th and Joppa. by youngsters in that vicinity. He was
told that the ordinance calls for $100.00 for permit and cannot be waived.
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Petition for Special Permit to Use Home for Two Family Dwelling - Wexler
Petition signed by Isadore Wexler and Rose Wexler, dated August 1, 1955,
for a special permit to use their home at 2934 Natchez Avenue for a two-family
dwelling, and stating their reasons therefore, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Kiddleton, the above
petition was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Proposed Record Vault - Brandhorst & Leadholm, Architects
Letter from Brandhorst & Leadholm, Architects, dated July 21, 1955, giving
specifications and probable cost of constructing a record vault adjacent to the
west wall of the City Hall, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Scheme 1, Plans
of Brandhorst & Leadholm, dated May 27, 1955, for construction of record vault
adjacent to west wall of City Hall was approved and accepted, and that the firm of
Brandhorst & Leadholm be instructed to complete plans aid specifications for same
preparatory to taking bids, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Plat of Cobblecrest Addition
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the plat
of Cobblecrest Addition, presented by Ridgeway Construction Company was approved
and accepted subject to the City Attorney's legal opinion approving applicant's
title to property and execution of plat; execution of agreement approved by the
City Attorney for construction of storm sewer; bond guaranteeing performance of ,
said contract, and separate instrument dedicating storm sewer easement, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Bids for Sanitary Sewer, Improvements 55-50,, 53, 54
The City Engineer presented the bids received at 10 AM this date, for the
construction of Sanitary Sewer, Improvements Nos. 55-50, 53, 54, pursuant to adver-
tisement for same in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, July 21, 1955, as follows:
1. Peter Lametti Construction Company $ 69,150.81
2. Lametti & Sons, Inc. 111,658.82 - For extra
work, Cost Plus 15%
Bid Award
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the above
bid of Peter Lametti Construction Company, for the construction of Sanitary Sewer
Improvements, Nos. 55-50, 53, and 54, was determined to be the lowest. bid of a
responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute con-
tract fop the City with Bidder for the work in amount_ of bid ($69,150.81), by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Bids for Water Main Extensions, Improvements 55-41, 45, 461 47, P-1584, P-1585
The City Engineer presented the bids received at 10 A. M. this date, for the
construction of Water Main Extensions, Improvements Nos. 55-41, 452 46, 47, P-1584
and P-1585, subsequent to advertisement for same in the St. Louis Park Dispatch,
July 213 1955, as follows:
1. Peter Lametti Construction Company $39,085.90
2. Lametti & Sons, Inc. 42,874.00
Bid Award
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above
bid of Peter Lametti Construction Company, for construction of Water Main Improvemente
Nos. 55-41, 45, 46, 47, P-1484, P-1585, 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 in amount of bid ($39,085.903 by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Bids for Sanitary Sewer, Improvement No. 55-52
The City Engineer presented the bids received at 10 A. M. this date, for the
construction of Sanitary Sewer, Improvement No. 55-52, pursuant to advertisement
for same in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, July 21, 1955, asL-follows:
1. Lametti & Sons, Inc. $18,161.42 - For Extra Work, Cost Plus 15%
2. Peter Lametti Const. Co. X613030.07 - For Extra Work, Cost Plus 15%
Bid Award Deferred
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, action on
above bids was deferred to August 8, 1955, to allow for opportunity to check assess-
ments on District #2 Sewer and on Lift Station at Yosemite and Brookside Avenues,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Bid Award Deferred, Continued
Mr. Norton, 5613 Woodlane asked how much frontage he would have to pay for.
Mayor Fernstrom said that there would be an average of the odd sized lots. Mr.
Peterson said he would like the sewer even though it may cost $13.00 per front foot.
Councilman Jorvig
Councilman Torval Jorvig arrived at the meeting at this time - 9:40 P. M.
Re-application for Permit to Erect Billboard - Brede for Powers Mercantile
Re-application of Brede, Incorporated, dated July 25, 1955, for a permit to
erect a billboard on Hedberg's property at 3500 Highway No. 100, for Powers
Mercantile Company, was read. Mayor Fernstrom said he does not want to open up
Highway No.. 100 for billboards.
Resolution No. 117
On motion of Councilinan Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the follow-
ing resolution, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by the following roll
call vote: Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea;
Councilman Perkins, yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Mayor Fernstrom,
nay.
RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER
SECTION 10.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
WHEREAS, application has been made to the City Council by Brede, Incorporated,
for permit under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park
for the following purpose:
Steel and Wood Sign for Powers on Tax Parcel #2000 in the
SW- of Section 61 Township 28, Range 24, and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the advices and recommendations of the
Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed use on the health, safety and
Welfare of the occupants of surrounding lands, existing traffic conditions, includ-
ing parking facilities on` adjacent streets, and effect on values and properties in
the surrounding area, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St.. Louis Park that it is
hereby determined that the said proposbd use will not be detrimental to the health,
safety or public welfare, to the occupants of surrounding lands, nor will it cause
serious traffic congestioh, nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surround-
ing property values, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that permit be hereby granted to the applicant for
the purpose above set forth.
Four Quit Claim Deeds
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the four
quit claim deeds executed by Belt Line Industrial Center, Inc. to the City of St.
Louis Park for dedication of extensions of Salem Avenue; Raleigh Avenue; West 35th
Street, and Service Drive were accepted, and the- City Attorney was directed to
record same in the Office of Register of Deeds, on condition that the owner enter
into agreement to complete grading and improvement of the streets with supporting
bond in the sum determined by the City Engineer, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Report on Hafner Sewer Connection at 3364 Zarthan
City Manager reported on the statement of John Hafner, 3364 Zarthan Avenue
that he had to pay Plumber, Tom Motzko $ 125.00 more to make his sewer connection,
due to fault of City Engineering Department. The City Manager was asked to make
his report to Mr. Hafner.
Contract for Public Administratibn Service
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the City Manager
and Mayor were authorized to execute contract for the City with Public Administration
Service to prepare classification and pay plans for officers and employees of the
City, etc., by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Licenses
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
applications for 1955 licenses were approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were
authorized to issue same to expire December 31, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present:
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Licenses, Continued ---
Suburban Sign Company Sign & Billboard
Budge's Pure Oil Service Gas Station 4 Pumps
It It Cigarette
�! !� it It Soft Drink
Frykman Electric Company Electrical
Lilac Way Mobile Service Gas Station 3 Pumps
Soft Drink
Bond
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the
following bond which has been approved by City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery,
was accepted, by unanimous vote of all Members of'the Council present:
SIGN AND BILLBOARD BOND $1,000.00
Suburban Sign Company, principal
The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, surety
Effective January 1, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955.
Petitions
The following petitions received by the City Clerk, were referred to the City
Engineer, and Assessment Clerk: CURB AND GUTTER:
P-1598 West Side of Xylon Avenue from 33rd Street to 34th Street
P-1599 East Side of Xylon Avenue from 33rd Street to 34th Street.
Partial Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the follow-
ing partial payments on contract work in progress, presented by City Engineer, Phil
W. Smith were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were
authorized to issue warrants covering same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present:
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 2 $57,795.30
SANITARY SDIER 55-12 and WATER MAIN 55-13
Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Company
Contract Date, April 11, 1955
Contract Price, $156,745.34•
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 $ 6,715.00
WELL NO. 10 - LOCATION, LOT 22, BLOCK 18, THE BRONX
Contractor, Keys Well Drilling Company
Contract Date, June 6, 1955
Contract Price, $18,410.00.
Report on Violation of Sign Ordinance
Report of the Building Inspector, dated July 25, 1955, concerning the instal-
lation of six signs between Colorado Avenue and the Minneapolis, Northfield and
Southern Rai.lroad,' north of Highway No. 12, which are in his opinion in violation
of the Sign Ordinance, was read.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolrmgren, the City Manager
was instructed to advise the Adco Sign Company that signs 2, 3, 4, and 5, are un-
lawfully placed, and to invite them to come to the City Hall to make proper arrange-
ments for erecting said signs, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Naegele, for United Petroleum Gas Co.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the appli-
cation of Naegele Advertising Company, dated August 1, 1955, for a permit to erect
an advertising sign at 4820 Excelsior Boulevard, for United Petroleum Gas Company,
was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Application for Permit to Erect Sign - Reliable Sign Erectors for S & K Drive-In
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the appli-
cation of Reliable Sign Erectors, dated August 1, 1955, for a permit to erect an
advertising sign at 5010 Excelsior Boulevard for S & K Drive-In was referred to
the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held July 25, 1955, were read. On motion of Councilman
Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the minutes of meeting held July 25,
1955 were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, following
v6rified 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, Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman
Jorvig, yea; Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Perkins, yea; Mayor Fernstrom,
yea:
Albinson Company, Inc. 13.79 Albinson Company, Inc.. 17.20
H. B. Allen, Inc. 126.86 Anderson Chevrolet Company 1,366.00
Badger Meter Mfg. Company 94.57 Berg & Farnham Company 4.50
A. B. Bjornson 68.00 Tom Chenoweth 1.50
City of St. Louis Park Consolidated Electric Co. 6.60
Water Revenue Bond Debt Construction Bulletin 5.40
Redemption Fund 22486.00 Geo. Cook Construction Co. 875.00
Geo Cook Construction Co. 950.00 Dictaphone Corporation 7.20
Farnham Stationery 10.25 Alfred Formo 50.19
Freelands Grocery 7.47 Freelands Grocery 1.60
General Trading Company 7.06 General Trading Company 3.10
" " " 12.82 J. V. Gleason 2,076.17
J. V. Gleason _ 850.85 Hennepin-Lake Stationers 20.23
Hennepin-Lake Stationers 12.80 " " It 16.25
it rt it 109.15 n it It 519.31
it tt It 218.28 n It it 17.70
Goodwin Joss Laboratories 4.00 Goodwin Joss Laboratories 12.00
_Kay Motors, Inc. 10.75 Keys Well Drilling Co. 62715.00
okesh Hardware .35 Peter Lametti Const. Co. 57,795.30
League of Minn. Municipalities, Dr. Lyle Signs, Inc. 144.60
330.00 Wm. H. Mc Coy 314.88
John D. Mc Partland 52.50 Miller-Davis Company 37.50
Mpls. City Treasurer 1,483.23 Mpls. Suburban Newspaper, Inc. 136.50
Minn. State Treasurer Mobile Radio Engineering 13.05
Arthur Hansen 2,042.38 It it rt 75.00
Edmund T. Montgomery 13.50 Edmund T. -Montgomery 152.50
111.00 " " " 120.00
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26.00 Motorola Communications 646.17
National Tea Company 33.40 NW Bell Telephone Co. 19.50
Paper Supply Company 60.33 Park Super Valu 25.32
Park Super Valu 13.85 It " " 13.85
Penny Super Market 31.00 Pitney-Bowes, Inc. 35.99
Pockrandt Lumber Company 24.17 Pockrandt Lumber & Fuel Co. 3.50
C. F. Rihl 346.35 H. A. Rogers Company 6.41
H. A. Rogers Company 2.52 " " " it 9.76
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it if 5.04 Ed Ryan, Sheriff, Henn. Co. 16.00
Standard Plumbing & Appliance Co. 9.62 Sterling Electric Company 177.50
Suburban Plumbing Supply Co. .65 Suburban Sanitary Drayage Co.,
Theisen's Market 32.33 " 7,283.52
Witt's Market 12.95 !' " , " 1,933.47
Downtown Chevrolet Co. 11630.95 Freeland's Grocery 12.16
Sigurd A. Johnson & Son 992.27 H. A. Rogers Company 9.00
Newhouse Paper Company 31.33 Walter Mark 37.24
Peter Stienstra 38.43 Miller-Davis Company 2.07
Acquire Lots for Storm Drainage Basin
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Manager
was instructed to proceed to acquire Lots 4, 5, 61 8, 11, 12, Block 4, Boulevard
Heights Second Addition, for storm drainage basin - on the west side of Oregon
Avenue between 31st and 32nd Streets, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Private Audit of City Affairs
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Clerk was
instructed to make inquiry as to private audit of City Affairs by Certified Public
Accountant, and report back to the Council, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Plans and Specifications for Pump House No.8
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the City
Manager was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for Pump House No. 8,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Investigate Entrance of Gorham Avenue to Highway No. 7
on motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City
Manager was instructed to investigate the possibility of entrance of Gorham Avenue
to• Highway No. 7, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
.Investigate PromiscuousPlacingof Garbage Cans, Etc.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the City
Manager was instructed to investigate the promiscuous placing of garbage cans and
burning of rubbish orl the City boulevards, and to check if we have an ordinance
covering same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:08 P. M., by unanimous vote of all Members of the 'Council
present.
'R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
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JOSEPH PITAD., Secretary