HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955/08/29 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 356 August 29, 1955
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 29, 1955
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:09 P. M.
Invocation was given by Reverend M. Lyle Halvorsen of First English Lutheran
Church of St. Louis Park.
The following Council Members were present at roll call:
Councilman H. J. Bolmgren
Councilman C. L. Hurd
Cduncilman Middleton
Mayor R. C. Fernstrom
Also present were City Manager, Tom Chenoweth, City Attorney, Edmund T.
Montgomery, and City Clerk (Secretary) Joseph Justad.
Hearing on Proposed Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Improvements - #55-84 thru #55-97
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 18 and 25,
1955, separate hearings were had on proposed public improvements Nos. 55-84 thru
55-97. The following persons appeared: M. W. Hill, 3545 Zinran Avenue asked that
petition opposing Improvement No. 55-96 (Sidewalk on the NS of 36th Street from
Texas Avenue to Aquila Avenue, be read. Said petition was read by Secretary Justad.
Councilman Bolmgren spoke of this project and suggested that assessment be
paid by others than owners of the abutting property. Mr. Johnston, 3544 Zinran Avenue
suggested that for safety sake to put the sidewalk on the SS of West 36th Street.
Resolution No. 129
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, Resolution
No. 129, having been read by the Secretary, ORDERING BIDS FOR CURB AND GUTTER AND
SIDEWALK. IMPROVEMENTS NOS. 55-84 thru 55-97, was adopted by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present. (Resolution No. 129 in Book 1, of Resolutions).
Councilman Perkins
Councilman H. W. Perkins arrived at the meeting at this time - 8:50 P. M.
Hearing on Proposed Reconstruction of Sanitary Sewer as Outlet
to Sanitary Sewer District Number 2
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 18 and 25,
1955, a hearing was had on the proposed reconstruction of sanitary sewer in West
38th Street in the City of Minneapolis between Drew Avenue South and Xerxes Avenue
South to serve as an outlet for Sanitary Sewer District No. 2. No persons appreared.
Resolution No. 130
On motion of Councilman Middleton; seconded by Councilman Hurd, Resolution
No. 130, having been read by the Secretary, ORDERING RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER
AS OUTLET TO SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 2, was adopted by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present. (Resolution No. 130 in Book 1 of Resolutions).
Hearing on Proposed Bituminous Street Surfacing and Stabilized Base - #55-57 thru 78
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 11 and 18,
1955, a hearing was had on the proposed application of bituminous street surfacing
and oil stabilized base, Improvements Nos. 55-57 thru 55-78• Fhe following persons
appeared: Mr. Harding, 3425 Wyoming Avenue appeared in opposition to Improvement
No: 55-73 and No. 55-74• Said street is not ready for the job and suggested that it
be deferred for one year. Mr. Johnson, 9001 Stanlen Road appeared regarding
Improvement No. 55-59. Said sewer is scheduled, but he is for it.
Resolution No. 131
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, Resolution No.
131, the reading of which was waived by unanimous consent of the Council Members
present, ORDERING BITUMINOUS STREET SURFACING AND OIL STABILIZED BASE (Improvements
Nos. 55-57 thru 55-78), was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present. (Resolution No. 131 in Book 1 of Resolutions).
Assessment Hearings
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 11, and 18,
1955, Separate hearings were had on proposed assessments for Improvement No. 54-113
(Grading and Opening), Improvement No. 54-17 (Water & Service Connection), No.
54-24 (Sewer and-Water House Connections), ltprovements dos. 54-192 20, 21, 22, 23,
119, 120, 133; (Sanitary Sewer), Improvements Nos. 54-110, 111, 112, ('Sanitary Sewer,
Water & Storm Sewer), Improvements Nos. 54-86, 88, 89, 89A,' 91, 92, 107,108, 109,
1519 1522 87)•
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Hearings (Assessment), Continued
Mr. Greyburn, 8311 West 35th Street appeared regarding Improvement No. 54-113
(Grading and Opening of pylon Avenue from 35th Street to approximately 300 feet
south). Said he feels that he should be given some consideration because of the
land he gave for the street. Al Miller representing Bruce Construction Company
asked for relief in the 12" area assessment as they have put in and paid for the
12" water main in Westdale Addition.
Resolution No. 132
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, Resolution
No. 132, the reading of which was waived by-unanimous consent of all council members
present, for the levy of-assessments for Improvements Nos. 54-113, 54-17, 54-24,
54-19, 54-20, 54-212 54-222 54-232 54-119, 54-120, 54-133, 54-110, 54-111, 54-112,
54-86, 54-88, 54-892 54-89A, 54-912 54-92, 54-1072 54-1082 54-1092 54-151, 54-152,
and 54-87, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Councilman Davis
Councilman Davis arrived at the meeting at this time - 9:22 P. M..
Licenses
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the
following applications for 195f licenses were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk
were authorized to issue same,! to expire December 31, 1955, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present:
National Tea Company Milk Retail
it 11 Beer 3.2 Off-Sale
if '! " Cigarette
Sids Standard Oil Station Gas Station 2 Pumps
rr n n n Soft Drink
Cities Service Oil Gas Storage 3 Tanks
Don's Plumbing and Heating Plumbing
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the following
bonds which have been approved by City Attorney, Edmund T. Montgomery, were accepted,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
CONTRACTORS BOND $5,588.00
Peter Lametti Construction Company, principal
Seaboard Surety Company, surety
Effective, June 20, 1955, covering contract for construction
of Water Main, Improvement No. 55-19•
CONTRACTORS BOND $69,150.81
Peter Lametti Construction Company, principal
Seaboard Surety Company, surety
Effective August 1, 1955, covering contract for Sanitary
Sewer, Improvements Nos. 55-50, 55-53 and 55-54.
CONTRACTORS BOND $13030.07
Peter Lametti Construction Company, principal
Seaboard Surety Company, surety
Effective August 1,.1955, covering construction of Sanitary
Sewer Improvement No. 55-52•
CONTRACTORS BOND $39,085.90
Peter Lametti Construction Company, principal
Seaboard Surety Company, surety
Effective August 1, 1955, covering Sewer and Watermain,
Improvements Nos. 55-45, 55-46, 55-47 & P-1584, P-1585, and
55-41.
PLUMBING LICENSE BOND $4,000.00
Donald E. Ning, dba Don's Plumbing and Heating, principal
The Travelers .Indenmity Company, surety
Effective August 8, 1955 Expires December 31, 1955.
Petition
The following petition received.by the City Clerk.was referred to the City
Engineer and Assessment Clerk:
P-1607 Sanitary Sewer in Hampshire Avenue from 26th Street to 27th Street.
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Resolution No. 133 L'�7
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Resolution NQ. C—"
133, •ADOPTING RULES GOVERNING CONDUCT OF MEMBERS OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK FIRE DEPART-
MENT AND THE VOLUNTEER DIVISION THEREOF, having been read by the Secretary, was
adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.(Book 1 of Resolutions.)
_Special Permit to Connect to Water Main - Allan Garrison
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Allan
Garrison is hereby granted a special permit to connect building now under cons-
truction on the West 30 feet of Dakota Avenue, now vacated (6325 Cambridge,Street)
to the water main in Cambridge Street for water service; said owner will be
required to pay an assessment of $97.50 at the time he takes out the regular permit,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Certificate of Correction to Plat of Westdale
Certificate of Correction to Plat of Westdale Addition, submitted by Registered
Surveyor, Harold Hofstrand, and Deputy County Surveyor, Elmer J. Peterson, dated
August 16, 1955, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above
mentioned certificate of correction to plat of Westdale Addition was approved, and
accepted, and the Clerk was authorized to sign same for the City, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 134
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Resolution No.
134, APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND (Northwestern National Bank
of Minneapolis), having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present. (Resolution No. 134 in Book 1 of Resolutions)
Ordinance No. 500
First reading of Ordinance No. 500, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK 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 September 6, 1955, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present. ,
Plan and Profile - Mtka. Blvd. from Texas Avenue west to RR Bridge, Etc.
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A meeting of August 15, 1955, action on grades as shown on City Engineer's
plan and profile of Minnetonka Boulevard from Texas Avenue West to Railroad Bridge ,
and on Virginia Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to 2 block north, was deferred to this
meeting to provide time for Councilman Davis to discuss this matter with the citizens
in the area.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the above matter
was referred to the Committee of the Whole to provide for a meeting on the spot to
review same with citizens in area, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present..
Report of Minn. RR & Warehouse Commission Re: Petition for Transfer of Bus Routes
Report of Minnepota Railroad and Warehouse Commission, dated August 15, 1955,
in the matter of the joint petition of the Twin City Motor Bus Company and the
Deephaven Bus Company, Inc. for the transfer of certain bus routes and the abandon-
ment of certain bus routes and so forth, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above mentioned
report of the Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission was ordered filed, by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Report of Minn. RR & Warehouse Commission Re: Change in Bus Routes
Report of Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission, dated- August 15, 1955, in
the matter of the application of Minneapolis Street Railway Company for an amend-
ment to its routes in the City of St. Louis Park, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above
mentioned report of the Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission was ordered filed,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
City Limit Markers
The matter of placing City Limit markers at the west end of the City on Excelsior
Boulevard, and Highway No. 7, was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the City
1�ngineer and City Manager were instructed to establish the legal city limits and mark
same by signs on Excelsior Boulevard, and Highway No. 7, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
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Traffic Signals at Highway No. 7 and Monk Avenue
A discussion was had in the matter of traffic signals at Highway No. 7 and
Monk Avenue.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City
Manager was requested to make inquiry as to traffic signals at Highway No. 7 and
Monk Avenue, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Purchase of Lot 9. Block 1. Del Monte Heights Authorized
City Engineer's recommendation that the City purchase Lot 9, Block 1, Del
Monte Heights Addition for spillway for discharging storm water from Zarthan Avenue
was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the City Manager
was instructed to negotiate for the purchase of Lot 9, Block 1, Del Monte Heights Addi-
tion, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Report on Claim to Recover $100.00 from Western Underground Construction Co.,
Report of the City Attorney, dated August 5, 1955, on the claim of the City
of St. Louis Park against Western Underground Construction Company to recover
$100.00 in damages on account of that CompaiW not furnishing a sewer house con-
nection for 3833 Kipling Avenue under their contract, was ready stating that the
Company is no longer doing business, and is" insolvent, that the City accepted the
work in 1948, and that any claim that the City might have had for failure to persorm
the" contract has been outlawed, and therefore the City has no action I�against the
surety on the Contractor's bond, was read.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above
report was ordered filed.
Proposal for Auditing City Financial Affairs and Operations
The Secretary read proposals from the following Certified Public Accountants
for auditing the City financial affairs and operations for the year 1955 ----
Flesher & Aanenson
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George M. Hansen
Larson & Allen
It was moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton the
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole 'for the appointment of George M. Hansen
as City Auditor be approved, and the the City Attorney prepare a proposed contract
with George M. Hansen for auditing service at a reasonable fee. Motion was passed
by the unanimous vote of all Members of the.Council present.
Partial Payment on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, 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 warrants covering same, 'by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present:
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 $7022.67
GRADING WEST 35th STREET FROM TEXAS TO WEST LINE OF AQUILA
Contractor, Twin City Dirt Movers
Contract Date, June 27, 1955
Contract price, $5,785.56•
Removal of Triangular Island at Meadowbrook •Manor
The City Engineer reported that he had talked with John Cassidy of Meadowbrook
Manor about removing of triangular island ai Meadowbrook 'Manor, and he expects the
County and City *to agree to re-set the signpost, shrubbery and stone enclosure for
flowers, at •no expense to them. On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Council-
Perkins,
mari/ The City Engineer was directed to contact Hennepin County to include this
cost in the paving project as a minor extra so the City will not be obligated to
pay .the full amount, by unanimous vote of ail Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 135
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, Resolution
No. 135, SETTING HEARING ON PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION FOR SANITARY SEWER
TO BE DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT N0. 4, having been read by the Secretary, adopted by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. (See Book 1 of Resolutions)
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Verified Claims CEJ
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, 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 Bolmgren, yea, Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Hurd,
yea; Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Perkins, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea:
Aaron Anderson 165.00 Kenneth Birkholz 165.00
Rollin P. Briggs 193.60 Leo Burns 26.25
Leo Burns 176.00 Betty Caldwell 56.00
Warren Bushway 70.06 B. F. Cihoski 233.20
Jay W. Christianson 110.00 Norman Crosby 213.60
John Connery 192.68 Roberta Edey 75.65
H. E. Dahlen 184.80 N. H. Epstein 184.80 '
D. Edwards 197.93 Alfred Formo 165:00
E. Perch 200.85 Donald Freiborg 200.85
Ellsworth Frank 210.10 Donald Galloway 170.63
Herman Freiborg 209;81 Richard Gatzmer 30.00
Richard Gatzmer 93.75 Henry Girard 193.60
George Gibson 116.55 Mary Etta Green 34.76
Catherine Goodsell 112.00 Bruce Jensen 228.23
Esther Helmer 33.71 J. 0. Johnson 193.60
Alvera Johnson 17.76 Walter Jungblut 179.73
C. W. Jones 210.00 Dickman Knutson 211.20
Lloyd Kairies 180.00 Vernice Larson 37.29
Anton Korbel 176.00 Edward Lemke 165.00
Roy Lea 244.38 Carlisle Madson 220.00
George Mack 233.45 Walter Mark 165.00
Vance Marfell 226.60 Omar Mc Gary 37.50
M. Markuson 202.31 Terry Mc Nellis 176.00
Louis Mc Nellis 235.18 R. Nordstrom 233.45
Sylverter Newdall 165.00 E. Gmestad 193.13
Ellida Parchem 44.66 P. P. Persyk 167.20
R. Pykal 195.00 W. Reid 240.35
William Reiners 184.80 F. J. Sadilek 226.84
Thomas Schsedler 110.00 Willard Schwartz 165.00
Donald Senander 165.00 Richard Senander 233.20
Gilbert Senst 195.83 Fred Sewall 188.91
Richard Shinn 184.80 Fred A. Stimson 184.80
Leslie Tanner 165.00 Guy Ten Eyck 203.78
William Ten Eyck 174.53 Le Roy Thies 176.76
Thomas Thiess 162.66 Betty Tiedemann 33.71
Vernon Tollefsrud 233.20 G. Vita 242.78
E. Whipps 169.22 James Zalusky 193.60
Fred Williams 169.22 Edward Williams 197.93
R. Zoesch 194.53 Henry Nygaard 172.13
R. C. Allen Business Machines 3.06 Allied Gas 6.00
Anderson Aggregate 159.36 Animal Rescue League 262.75
Associated Agencies 78.43 Associated Agencies 179.35
Bethesda Invalid Home 85.00 B $i B Seat Cover Co. 3.50
Badger Peter Mfg. Co. 61.24 Baldwin Supply Company 18.74
A. B. Bjornson 12.50 Black Top Service Co. 236.40
Victor Carlson & Sons 2.68 Chamber of Commerce of U. S.
Tom Chenoweth 6.00 Construction & Civic Develop-
City of Minneapolis 138,932.47 ment Dept. Washington, D. C. 6.80
John Connery 20.00 Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 62.13
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 47.38 R. E. Dahlin 19.55
Davidson Sales & Service 13.09 Dependable Tire Sales Co. 6.25
Dependable Tire Sales Co. 15.95 Draper Electric Company 110.00
Draper Electric Company 25.00 Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. 310.00
Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc. 46.75 Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc. 170.00
- Fleet Supply & Machine Co. 1.52 Friden -Calculating Machine 150.00
General Electric Company 12152.54 General Trading Company 7.50
General Trading Company 36.00 General Trading Company 7.02
General Trading Company 67.20 General Trading Company 3.17
J. V: Gleason 2,924.98 J. V. Gleason 12600.34
1T It tt 257.83 If It 11 1,117.74
If 545.28 It 11 11 4,121.37
if 21021.35 Goodyear Service Stores 3.25
Goodyear Service Stores 5.88 't_1 " 11 19.33
it it it 75.24 Maurice Graham, Attorney 15.00
Maurice Graham, Attorney 15.00 it it it 15-00
11 if 11 15.00 Gravely-Midwest, Inc. 35.00
Hoglund & Company 520.00 Otto Holt 105.00
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Verified Claims, Continued
Industrial Lighting Supply 47.45 Goodwin Joss Laboratories 4.00
Peter 'Lametti Construction 70.00 Lutheran Brotherhood 65.00
Wm. H.. Mc Coy 301.18 Wm. H. Mc Coy 233.26
Mc Gilligan Grocery 5.00 Meyers Hardware 42.00
Miller-Davis Company 7.30 Miller-Davis Company 4.50
" if " ' 1.50 Motorola Communications 646.17
Motorola Communications 471.06 National Tea Company 17.63
National Tea Company 33.40 Chas. Olson Body Works 12.91
Northland Electric Supply Co. - 51.93 Petroleum Service 78.00
Penny Super Market 24.32 Pockrandt Lumber Company 4.15
Phelps-Drake Company, Inc. 70.00 H. A. Rogers Company 4.50
Pockrandt Lumber Company 1.00 Rosholt Equipment Company 845.00
H. 'A.' Rogers Company .60 " " " 83.75
Rosholt Equipment Company 1.79 S. J. Rutherford Company 8.19
Rutherford's Garden Supply Co. .25 St. Louis Park Utilities 28.00
S. J. Rutherford 95.00 E. S. Strandberg 18.00
Standard Plumbing Co. 10.80 Twin City Dirt Movers 7022.67
Suburban Chevrolet Co. 3.83 Uniform Building Code Assn. 16.20
T. C. Testing Laboratory 50.00 Williams Hardware Co. 14.40
West Disinfecting Co.. 39.81 Woodhead's 9.38
Witt's Market 12.95 " 17.15
Woodhead's 11.29
City Engineer's Report on Use of Lots in 3100 Block, Quebec Avenue
As "requested by the City Council at August 15th meeting, the City Engineer
reported that he had checked on what possible use the City may have for Lots 17,
16, 15, 14, 13, Block 1, and Lots 8 and 9, Block 2, Eides & Martins Second Addition
now owned by Adolph Fine (In Mr. Fine's letter dated May 4, 1955, he asked that the
City purchase these lots for City use, or issue him permits to build homes on same),
stating that he can see no advantage to the City in the purchase of these lots.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Building
Inspector was instructed to remove Lots 13, 14, 152 16, 17, Block 1, and Lots 8
and 9, Block 2, Eides & Martins Second Addition from exempted list so that permits
may be issued to owner for the building of homes on same, if requested, by vote
of all Members of the Council except Councilman Bolmgren who voted no.
Letter Re: Traffic Hazard to School Children - John J. Novotney
Letter from John J. Novotney, 3537 Zinran Avenue, dated August 18, 1955,
stating that now that 36th Street has been extended to the West and adjoined to
Knollwood` Plaza Shopping Center, and traffic has already increased noticeable, he
is wondering where his children are going to walk the six blocks they have to go
to school, as there are no sidewalks, was read. No action taken other than
ordering bf bids for the sidewalk in other action taken this meeting (Improve-
ment No.- 55-96).
Settle Cl&im - Shapiro vs Village of St. Louis Park
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the City Attorney
was authorized to settle the District Court Action of Shapiro vs Village of St. Louis
Park for $250.00, by iinanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
City Engineer's Report on Landscaping Adjacent to Knollwood-Plaza, on 36th
City Engineer, Phil W. Smith reported that he has checked the planting at
Knollwood-Plaza and" find it does not conform with the official landscaping plat on
file in the City Clerk's office. City Manager, Tom Chenoweth said he will make
further study of this matter.
Letter Re: Permit to Erect Dead Storage Shed - Acme Stone & Lumber Co.
Letter from Acme Stone and Lumber Company, dated August 25, 1955, regarding
a special. permit to a zoning exception to permit the location of a storage shed on
their property at 3200 France Avenue (Required by Section 10.3-31 of the Zoning
Ordinance) was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the above
matter was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Building Inspector's Weekly Reports
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Building
Inspector's reports for week ending August 19, 1955 showing that 28 permits were
issued, totaling $179,550.00; and week ending August 26, 1955, showing that 30
permits were issued, totaling $225,250.00, were read and ordered filed, ,by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Application for Approval of Transfer of Off-Sale Liquor License - Andy Johnson
Application of Andy Johnson, 7835 Wayzata Boulevard, St. Louis Park, for
approval of transfer of his off-sale liquor license to Ralph Green, et al, was to
have been presented to the Council this evening by Attorney Matthew Levitt. The
Clerk reported that he phoned him this afternoon at 5 o'clock and asked that this
matter be deferred to the September 6th meeting. The matter was discussed by the
Council generally, and Councilman Hurd told of his conversation as to who is buying
this business from Mr. Johnson. No action taken at this time.
Bids for Bituminous Surfacing and Oil Stabilized Base - 55-57- thru 55-78
Pursuant to advertisement for bids in the St. Louis. Park Dispatch August
113 1955, for the furnishing of labor and material for bituminous surfacing and
oil stabilized base, Improvements Nos. 55-57 thru 55-78, no bids were received
by the City Clerk at 10:00 A. M. this date. ' See Resolution No. 131 adopted this
date ordering bids for this work, to be received September 19, 1955 at 10 A.M.
Bids for Bimuninous Surfacing and Oil Stabilized Base - 55-79 thru 55-83
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch August 11 and 18, 1955, sealed
bids were received by the City Clerk at 10:00 A. M. this date from the following
bidders for the furnishing of labor and material for bituminous surfacing and oil
stabilized base, Improvements Nos. 55-79 thru 55-83:
4" Oil Stabilizing '
Name of Bidder Improvement No. Total Amount of Bid
J. V. Gleason 55-80 $10,355.20
E. A. Sewall 55-80 12,685.12
Asconite Asphalt 55-80 14,756.16
J. V. Gleason 55-81 $122136.00
E. A. Sewall 55-81 14,259.80
Asconite Asphalt 55-81 17,293.80
2" Bituminous Surfacing
Asconite Asphalt 55-79 $18,812.60
J. V. Gleason 55-79 19,987.50
E. A. Sewall 55-79 20,299.50
Bury and Carlson 55-79 23,159.10
Asconite Asphalt 55-82 $24,548.25
E. A. Sewall 55-82 25,363.75
J. V. Gleason 55-82 25,836.50
Bury and Carlson 55-82 29,917.75
Asconite Asphalt 55.83 $22,450.00
J. V. Gleason 55-83 232863.50
E. A. Sewall 55-83 24,076.50
Bury and Carlson 55-83 27,637.70
Bid Awards
The City Engineer's tabulation of above bids was read. On motion of Councilman
Middletbn, seconded by Councilman Davis, the bids of J. V. Gleason for Improvements
Nos. 55-80 and 55-81, were determined to be the lowest bids of a responsible bidder,
and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute contract for the City with
the Bidder in the amount bid of $10055.20 for Improvement No. 55-80, and $12,136.00
for Improvement No. 55-81, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by' Councilman Davis, the bids of
Asconite Asphalt Company for Improvements Nos. 55-79, 55-82 and 55-83, were determined
to be the lowest bids of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager were
authorized to execute contract for the City with Bidder in amount of bids of
$18,712.60 for Improvement No. 55-79; $24,548.25 for Improvement No. 55-82; and
$22,450.00 for Improvement No. 55-83, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Re: Water Main for Westwood Hills First Addition (Plat not ,yet Accepted)
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Cou{icilman Bolmgren, the City Manager
was requested to convey to the Platters of Westwood Hills First Addition that they
will need to pay the City in cash for the following items; by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present: (Before plat is accepted)
54-4 Water Main Cedar Lake Road - Louisiana Avenue to Virginis Ave.
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Re: Water Main, Westwood Hills First, Continued
54-4
1410 Ft. Lateral 3.85 $5,42$•50
11557 Area ® .75 8,667.75
14,096.25
Plus interest from June 20, 1955 to
date of payment
53-71 Stabilized Base Texas Avenue -Cedar Lake Road to Wayzata Boulevard
Balance ,due for 1956 and 1957 $12053.66
51-187 Louisiana Bridge,
Balance due for 1956 and 1957 255.60
1,309.26
Plus interest from August 15, 1955 to date of
payment
Total ---- 015,405.51
Rules of the St. Louis Park Firemen's` Civil Service Commission
The proposed rules of the St. Louis Park Fire Department Civil Service Com-
mission were read, and discussed. The City Manager was asked to confer with the
Fire Civil Service Commission regarding Rule #8 with the suggestion that the ninety
calendar day limit for suspension be reduced to sixty days, and that a statement
to the effect that employee will be paid for time in suspension if not proved guilty
of the charges made, and bring rules back to the Council for approval.
Report on Cost of Wells, pumps, piping, Steel Surge Tanks and Chemical Feeders
Report of Water Superintendent, Ira Vraalstad on cost of City Wells, pumps,
piping, steel surge tanks, and chemical feeders, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the City
Manager was instructed to bring in a report incorporating the following information,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
(1) Estimated cost of a building large enough to accommodate pumps and
iron removal equipment -- to be built all at once.
(2) Estimated cost of a building only large enough for pumps.
(3) Estimated cost of an addition to small building (Item 2) to
accommodate iron removal if used in the future.
(4) An opinion as to why square foot and cubic foot costs of pump houses
are so much higher than for residential and commercial buildings.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held August 15, 1955 were read. On motion of Council-
man Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the minutes of meeting held August 15,
1955 were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the meeting
was adjourned at 1:25 A. M., August 30, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
R. C. FMNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
JOSEP JUS , Secretary