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September 26, 1955
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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1955
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fernstrom
at 8:02 P. M.
Invocation was given by Reverend Bennett Brudevold of Aldersgate Methodist
Church.
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 Chenoweth, City Attorney, E. T. Montgomery,
and City Clerk (Secretary), Joseph Justad.
Hearing on Application for Rezoning --- E. J. Lambin & Mrs. Mabel A. Christy
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch September 15, 1955,
a public hearing was had on the application of E. J. Lambin and Mrs. Mabel A. Christy
for the rezoning of Lots 11 thru 15, Block 1, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park from
Residential Use District to Commercial Use District. No persons appeared.
Ordinance No. 505
First reading of Ordinance No. 505 was made by Secretary Justad.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, October 3,
1955 was set as date for second reading of Ordinance No. 505, entitled AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE a)NING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Request for Special Permit to Build Office and Warehouse - Midwest Plaster & Stucco
The request for special permit to build an office -and warehouse building on
Lots 3 and 4, Block 76, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park (3525 Webster Avenue)
which was presented to the Council at September 19, 1955 meeting, was again presented
by the Secretary. Mr. Nelson of Midwest Plaster & Stucco Company appeared to
explain how the outside of proposed building will be finished. Said that the West
side would be stone, and the other three sides would be stucco.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the above
request for special permit to build an office and warehouse building on Lots 3 and 4,
Block 76, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park was approved, and the Building Inspector
-was authorized to issue same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Ordinance No. 503
Second reading of Ordinance No. 503 was waived by consent of all Members of the
Council present.
On motion of Council Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, Ordinance No. 503,
entitled AN ORDINANCE FOR THE INSPECTION, REGULATION AND LICENSING OF FOOD, MAIN-
TAINING OR OPERATING VENDING MACHINES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Membdrs of the Council present.
Ordinance No. 503 in Book 3 of Ordinances.
Application for License to Sell 3.2 Beer, On-Sale - Smoky Point
Application signed by Aleck E. Ellis, owner of Smoky Point, 4725 Excelsior
Boulevard for a license to sell 3.2 beer on-sale, was read.
It was moved by Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Perkins that
application be approved. No action taken.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above appli-
cation was tabled by the following roll call vote: Councilman Jorvig, yea; Council-
man Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman Perkins,
yea, and Mayor Fernstrom, yea. Councilman Middleton voted nay.
Bingo --- Most Holy Trinity Parent-Teacher Association
Letter from Marie G. Warchol, Secretary, Most Holy Trinity School Parent-
Teacher Association, dated September 20, 1955, announcing their intention to have a
bingo game for the benefit of the School Library Fund in the school auditorium,
October 7, 1955, was read. No objections raised. No action taken.
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Planning Commission's Report on Proposed Ordinance No. 504
Planning Commission's report dated September 23, 1955, on proposed Ordinance
No. 504, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE-CITY OF ST.
LOUIS PARK (designating use districts), was read. Edward R. Ludwig of the St.
Louis Park Planning Commission was present and spoke about the study he has made
of`the Minneapolis Limited Commercial Use Ordinance as set forth in his report
dated September 23rd.
Ordinance No. 504
Second reading of Ordinance No. 504 was made by the City Attorney.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Ordinance No. 504,
entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK,
(designating use districts), was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present. Ordinance No. 504 in Book 3 of Ordinances.
Quit Claim Deed for Water Main Purposes Authorized
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a quit claim deed which the Mayor and City Manager
were authorized to execute in behalf of the City releasing the West 2 of Lot 79,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 301 from any claim by the City for street purposes under
deed recorded in Book 1572 of Deeds, Page 326 in consideration of conveyance to the
City of easement over the South 10 feet of the West 2 of said Lot 79, for water main
purposes, by unanimous vote of all Members of'the Council present.
Adjustment of Water Assessment - Mrs. Stuart Lindborg
Letter from Mrs. Stuart Lindborg, 3880 Brookview Drive, dated September 14,
1955, requesting that an adjustment be made on water assessment for Lot 6, Auditor's
Subdivision No. 294 was read to the Council on September 19s 1955, and action de-
ferred until the location could be visited.
Resolution No. 151
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilmen Jorvig, Resolution
No. 151, entitled RESOLUTION CANCELING 53-12 WATER. MAIN #511 ASSESSMENT, having been
read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present. Resolution No. 151 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Procedure Re: Damage Claims against the City
Procedure to follow with respect to damage claims against the City was dis-
cussed with the City Attorney. The City Attorney suggested that a Claims Committee
be appointed to include himself, the City Nanager, and a Member of the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the
Mayor appoint a Claims Committee to consist of 2 Members of the City Council to work
with the City Manager and the City Attorney. Motion was passed by unanimous vote
of all Members of the' Council present.
Mayor Fernstrom appointed Councilmen Davis and Hurd to work with the City
Manager and City Attorney on Claims Committee.
Application for Permit to Erect Billboard - Meyers Outdoor
Application of Meyers Outdoor Advertising Company, dated September 16, 1955,
for a special permit for a zoning exception to permit erection of billboard for
John H. Leslie Company on roof of building on corner of Brunswick Avenue and Highway
No. 7 Service Road, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
application was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Letter Re: Sewer and Water Main Installations - Wm. V. Terry Excavating Co.
Letter from Wm. V. Terry Excavating Company, Inc., dated September 23, 1955,
requesting permission to install at their expense, and under the supervision of
the City Engineer, extensions of the water main and sewer lines presently in place
at intersection of Cambridge Street and Edgewood Avenue to approximately 530 feet
northerly in Edgewood Avenue to provide water and sewer service to their building
at 3825 Edgewood Avenue, was read.•
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, that permission
be given to construct water main as requested, provided that the applicant shall
enter into an appropriate contract prepared by the City Attorney for construction of
such water main according to standard city water main specifications and contract
conditions at no cost to the City and public contractors performance bond shall be
furnished by the applicant in a sum equal to the City Engineer's estimate of the
cost. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Hearing Date Set for Water Main, Improvement No. 55-104
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Resolution No. 152
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, Resolution
No. 152 entitled RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING FOR WATER MAIN, having been read by the
Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
(This is for Water Main Improvement No. 194 -- in Texas Avenue from Cedar Lake Road
to Franklin Avenue) Resolution No. 152 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Proof of Loss Statement - Fire at Idaho Avenue Pumping Station
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Holmgren, the City Manager
was authorized to execute on behalf of the City the proof of loss statements cover-
ing damage by fire to control box in pumping station located at 2946 Idaho Avenue,
due to short in control box on June 22, 1955, in the accumulative amount of
01,665.972 by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Letter Requesting Corrections in Resolution No. 149 - Cusack & Carlson
Letter from Wm. B. Cusack, President of Cusack & Carlson, Inc., dated September
222 1955s requesting the following corrections be made to Resolution No. 149 which
was adopted by the Council on September 19th, was read -----
Paragraph One - "WHEREAS, Cusack & Carlson, Inc. has made
application for sanitary sewer, etc." should read WHEREAS,
Creek Terrace, Inc. has made application for sanitary sewer,
etc.
Paragraph Three, Line Three reads "Carlson & Cusack, Inc. to
make sanitary sewer, etc." should be corrected to read Creek
Terrace, Inc. to make sanitary sewer, etc.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the Secretary
was authorized to make above corrections to Resolution No. 149, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Petition
The following petition received by the City Clerk was referred by him to the
City Engineer and Assessment Clerk:
P-1616 - Water Main, in Brunswick Avenue from 32nd Street to 33rd Street,
Bond
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the following
bond which has been approved by the City Attorney, was accepted by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present:
CONTRACTOR'S, BOND $202222.50
Asconite Asphalt Company, principal
Continental Casualty Company, surety
Dated September 23, 1955s covering contract for
application of two=inch bituminous surfacing to public
streets in the City -- Improvements 55-57 and others.
Report on Sumps
City Engineer's report on sumps at corners of Quebec Avenue and Minnetonka
Boulevard, and running the storm water south to City lots on Oregon Avenue in the
3100 Block, and sump on Utah Avenue south of Minnetonka Boulevard, was read.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Engineer
was authorized to negotiate with the County Highway Department for the use of sumps
at Quebec and Utah Avenues, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Report on Washouts on Minnetonka Boulevard at Cavell
City Engineer made an oral report on repeated washouts' on the north side of
Minnetonka Boulevard and Cavell Avenue. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded
by Councilman Bolmgren the City Manager and City Engineer were instructed to correct
the washout condition at Cavell and Minnetonka Boulevard by negotiating with the
County to correct said washout condition and failing to obtain a satisfactory
agreement as to the cost to be born by the County that the City install suitable
spillway, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Bids on Self Propelled Street Sweeper
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, the bids received this date by
the City Manager for the furnishing of self propelled street sweeper were discussed.
The City Manager said that a recommendation will be forthcoming in about two weeks.
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Partial Payments
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the following
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 checks covering same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 $130897.58
SANITARY SEWER, 55-15, 16, and 18
Contractor, Phelps-Drake Company, Incorporated
Contract Date, June 13, 1955
Contract Price, $27,665.30.
FINAL PAYMENT $133272.02
SANITARY SU4ER, 54-19 THRU 54-23
Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Company
Contract Date, June 14s 1954
Contract Price, $50,414.00.
FINAL PAYMENT $1,600.70
STORM SEWER, 54-16
Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Company
Contract Date, May 17, 1954
Contract Price, $34,000,40.
FINAL PAYMENT $4003.76
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT, 54.73
Contractor, Victor Carlson & Sons, Incorporated
Contract Date, April 26, 1955
Contract Price, Walk 31" 49¢ sf. 6" 70¢ sf. Tree Removal 1.50 each.
FINAL PAYMENT $1,527.50
GRADING, GRAVELING, BITUMINOUS, STABILIZING, 54-113
Contractor, Terry Brothers, Incorporated
Contract Date, August 23, 1954
Contract Price, $1,527.50•
Request for Permit to Erect Commercial Building - First Federal
Request of First Federal Savings and Loan Association for a permit to erect
a commercial building on the South Service Drive of Highway No. 169 (Excelsior
Boulevard) and Utica Avenue was discussed. Plans were presented.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Building
Inspector was authorized to issue permit for construction of commercial building on
the South Service Drive of Highway No. 169 (Excelsior Boulevard) according to plans
therefore presented, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 153 1
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins, Resolution
No. 153, entitled RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, having been
read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members- of the Council
present. (Payment to Landers-Nordblom-Christenson Company). Resolution No. 153
in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Resolution No. 154
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, Resolution No.
154, entitled RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS, having
been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present. (Lots 6, 7, 8, ,9, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, Block 1; Lots 1, 2, 3,
52 62 7, 81 9, 10, 112 12, 13, 15, 16, Block 2; Lots 1, 3, 4, 5, 62 72 80 9, Block
3, Westmoreland Park). Resolution No. 154 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Resolution No. 155
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Perkins, Resolution No.
155, entitled RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING ON PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR STORM
SEWER OUTLET, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present. (For outlet for Storm Sewer District No. 17).
Resolution No. 155 in Book 1 of Resolutions.
Removal of Bunk Cars
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the City
Attorney was instructed to require the removal of bunk cars from the tracks in the
vicinity of Landers, Nordblom, Christenson Company's gravel operations, at the foot
of Texas Avenue, north of 28th Street, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
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Petition for Reaming - G. F. Lohman
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, petition
signed by G. F. Lohman, for rezoning of following described property from Open
Development Use to Commercial Use was referred to the Planning Commission for
checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present:
All that part of the SEr of the SWlr„ Section 18, Township
117, Range 21 lying East of the East Right-of-Way line of
Great Northern Railway, except the North 180' thereof:
All that part of the SW4 of the SE4, Section 18, Township
117, Range 21 lying North of State Highway #7 and lying West
of the Westerly boundary line of Knollwood Plaza, except
65' on either side of center line of Minnehaha Creek channel
as it now exists.
City Managers Conference
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City
Manager was authorized to attend City Managers Conference at Brenton Woods, New
Hampshire, October 4, 51 6, 7, 1955 with necessary expenses paid, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
New Employee for Street Department - D. L. Voss
City Manager asked for approval of employing D. L. Voss as a laborer for Street
Department.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the employment
of D. L. Voss as a laborer for $treet Department, effective September 28, 1955 at
rate of $1.875 per hour, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Letter Re: Shell Oil Station - NW Corner Wyoming and Minnetonka
Letter from Adolph Fine, dated September 26, 1955, requesting that building
permit requirements as it extends to the installation of concrete curb and sidewalk
on the Minnetonka Boulevard side of gas station now under construction at NW Corner
of Wyoming Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard be waived until such timein the future
as the final grades are known, and to permit the installation of a continuous open
drive from said station to the present grade of Minnetonka Boulevard for its
entire grontage, with the specific understanding that as soon as the new final
grade of Minnetonka Boulevard has been determined, he will complete all of the
blacktop and concrete work in the manner originally contemplated and required in
accordance with building permit issued, was read.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above
request of Adolph Fine was approved, and the Building Inspector shall be so
informed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Closing Time for Filing for City Election
The setting of a time for closing time for those wishing to file for office
was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Perkins, 4:30 P. M.,
October 6, 1955 was set as closing time for those wishing to file for office for
City election to be held December 6, 19552 by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Report on Liquor Fees (Annual)
With a change in liquor fees in view, the Clerk gave a report on fees charged
by a number of other municipalities in Minnesota for on-sale intoxicating liquor.
He also explained that the maximum fee allowable in second class cities for off-sale
intoxicating liquor is $200.00 per year.
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole for study and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the lists
of verified claims prepared and certified by the City Clerk and presented to the
Council at this time, dated September 26, 1955, in the total amounts of $12,762.24
for payroll, and 847,517.67 for vendors, were approved, and the City manager, City
clerk, and City treasurer were authorized to issue checks to the respective claimants
in the amounts respectively set forth in said lists, by the following roll call vote:
Councilman Holmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Hurd, yea; Councilman
Perkins, yea; Councilman Mi-d4eton, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; and Mayor Fernstrom,
yea.
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Building Inspector's Weekly Reports
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Building
Inspector's reports for weeks ending September 16 and 23, 1955, showing that 43
building permits were issued, totaling $256,740.00, were read and ordered filed,
by unanimous votd of all Members of the Council present.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Davis, the minutes
of meeting held September 19, 1955 were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Building Permit for Commercial Building Approved - Jerry Holt
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the Building
Inspector was instructed to issue a building permit to Jerry Holt for a Commercial
Building on Lot 10 and 2 feet of Lot 7, Block- 5., Minikanda Vista Second Addition,
subject to Building Code and Zoning Ordinance, and according to plans presented
therefore, by unanimous vote -of all Members of the Council present.
Addition to Community Center Approved
R. B. C6nnery spoke about a basement. addition to the Community Center Building.
He estimated the cost of same to be $3,500.00, and suggested that the work be done
by day labor. Monies-received from the insurance company for fire claim ($1,100)
could be.used for part of the cost. It was also mentioned that the gift from
Ecklund & Swedlund Construction Company of $2,750.00 might be used for this job.
(Size of room to be 751 by 251).
It was moved by Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, that the
gift of $3,000.00, when received by the City from Ecklund and Swedlund Construction
Company be applied as follows: $250.00 on account of cost of water main installation
to serve City Park at 22nd Street and Louisiana Avenue, and $2,750.00 to defray
cost of construction of basement addition to the Community Center Building at 6212
West Lake Street; and the money received on account of fire insurance damage claim
to the Community Center Building amounting to $1,176.48 shall also be used to defray
the cost of the construction of this basement addition to the Community Center
Building, and the City Manager was instructed to proceed with construction of said
addition as per plans and specifications prepared therefore by the Building Inspector,
work to be done by day labor. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Order to Pay Taxes on Storm Drain Basin Property
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City
Treasurer was authorized to pay current and delinquent real estate taxes and special
assessments, as follows:
-Lots 4 & 59 Block 4, Boulevard Heights Second Addition
Years 1950 thru 1953 $608.02
Year 1954 236.38
$844.40
Lot 6, Block 4, Boulevard Heights Second Addition
Years 1952 and 1953 $208.38
Year 1954 - 118.1
Lot 8, Block 4, Boulevard Heights Second Addition
Years 1952 and 1953 $254.78
Year 1954 113.84
$368.62
Lots 29 & 30, Block 4, Boulevard Heights Second Addition
Year 1953 - $321.16
Year 1954 234.74
555.90,
all in connection with the purchase of said lots for storm sewer basin, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Meeting AdJourned
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the meeting
was adjourned at 1:10 A. M., September 27, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
ATTEST R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor
Jo ph stad, Secretary