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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6. 1955 rr'
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:13 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 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.
Petition for Rezoning - Mabel W. Clarke
Petition signed by Mabel W. Clarke, 1300 Westwood Hills Road, dated September
1, 1955, for rezoning from Open Development Use District to Commercial Use District,
the following described property, was read:
"That part of the NW4 of the SW4 of Section 5,
Township 117, Range-21, commencing at the NW Corner
of said NWS, thence running east on the north line
of said NW4 - 198 feet to a point; thence at right
angles west 12 rods to a point in the west line of
said Section 5 saiW.4
oint being 165' south of the said
NW corner of said north on the said Section line
165 feet to the point of beginning containing approxi-
mately 3/4 acres of land."
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
petition was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 136
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 SETTING HEARING ON PROPOSED
SEWER CONSTRUCTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk be directed to publish notice of hearing to be
held 'at the Council-meeting September 19, 1955, on proposed Sanitary Sewer, Im-
provement No. 55-55 to be constructed in Colorado Avenue from 28th Street to 29th
Street at an estimated cost of $6,644.00, abutting property to be assessed, all as
recommended by the City Engineer.
Recommendation for Sidewalk on WS Texas from Existing Walk of Park Knoll School to #7
City Engineer's recommendation for construction of sidewalk on the West Side
of Texas Avenue from the existing walk in front of Park Knoll School south to Highway
No. 7, to be assessed against the school property and Knollwood Plaza at an estimated
cost of $750.00, was read.
Resolution No. 137
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the follow-
ing resolution, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING ON PROPOSED
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
RESOLVED by the City Council that the Clerk publish notice of hearing to be
held at the Council meeting September 192 1955, on proposed Sidewalk, Improvement
No. 55-100to be constructed on the West Side of Texas Avenue from State Highway No.
7 north to existing sidewalk adjacent to Park Knoll School, at an estimated cost
of $750.002 the adjacent property to be assessed.
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Request for Variance of Setback for Garage - D. E. Dietz
Request of D. E. Dietz, 6206 Cedar Lake Road for variance of setback from
Cedar Lake Road for his proposed garage, according to sketch presented therefore,
was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the above
matter was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Rules of the St. Louis Park Fireman's Civil Service Commission
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the proposed
RULES OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK FIREMEN'S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, were read by the
Secretary, and approved by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Re: Request for Rezoning - Mrs. E•. J. Hagenson, Et Al.
Mr. E. J. Hessel, representing Mrs. E. J. Hagenson appeared regarding their
request for rezoning of property on the south side of Excelsior Boulevard, West
of Huntington Avenue from Residential Use to Commercial Use. Said they were anxious
to have this done soon. Mrs. Hagenson and-Dr. Medallie would like it right now.
Mayor Fernstrom said that this could not be done until after a hearing. The
ordinance to set up a new classification to provide for office use only has not
been prepared as yet.
It was moved by Councilman Hurd that the request for a hearing be complied
with as soon as possible. No second.
It was moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Middleton that
action on this request for rezoning be tabled until the Planning Commission makes
further recommendations. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Proposed Plat of Minnehaha Gables Second Addition - M. P. Johnson
On motion-of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the proposed
plat of "Minnehaha Gables Annex" submitted by Melbar Investment Company was approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. The streets described in the plat shall be graded and stabilized
to grade and specifications prescribed by the City Engineer.
2. The bridge over Minnehaha Creek shown on said plat shall be
constructed in accordance with plans and specifications approved
by the City Engineer.
3. The owner of the property shall furnish evidence satisfactory
to the City Engineer that all labor and material furnished in
grading and stabilizing of said streets and constructing said
bridge have been paid.
4. The City Engineer shall certify to the Clerk that the said
street grading and stabilizing and bridge construction has been
completed to his satisfaction and labor and material furnished
in connection therewith have been paid for.
5. The City Attorney shall have certified to the Clerk that the
plat is properly executed by the owners of the property. '
Upon fulfillment of the foregoing conditions the Clerk shall be authorized
to execute certificate of approval on the plat.
Motion was passe by vote of all Members of the Council except Councilman
Davis who voted no;bn the basis of plat but that we had promised to have some people
present at the time this matter is taken up.
Warranty Deed for Creating and Opening Public Street
Mr. Robert L. Hennretta, Attorney for Knollwood-Plaza asked the council to
accept a deed to a 30 foot strip of land along the West boundary of their property
for Aquila Avenue. He said that they would keep snow off. He also stated that
Mr. Lohman would dedicate the other 30 foot strip on the West.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the deed for
the following described land was accepted for street purposes, subject to the City
Engineer's approval of description, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present:
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Warranty Deed for Creating and Opening Public Street, Continued
That part of the South One-half (S2) of the Southeast Quarter (SEI)
of
of Section Eighteen (18), Township One Hundred Seventeen (117)
North, Range Twenty-one (21) West, Hennepin County, Minnesota, des-
cribed as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said South
One-half (S2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE'); thence running South
along the West line of said South One-half- (S2) of the Southeast
Quarter (SE-41 ) Eighty-seven and Forty-five Hundredth (87.45) feet;
thence deflecting to the left Seventy-one Degrees One Minute Thirty
Seconds (71 degrees, 1 minute, 30 seconds) and running Southeasterly
Three Hundred Twenty-five and Two Tenths (325.2) feet; thence de-
flecting to the right Fifty Degrees Forty-seven Minutes Thirty
Seconds (50 degrees, 47 minutes, 30 seconds) and running Southeasterly
Two Hundred Sixty-two and One Tenth (262.1) feet; thence deflecting
to the left Twenty-seven Degrees Twelve Minutes (27 degrees, 12 minutes)
and running Southeasterly Vine Hundred Fifty-four and Twelve Hundredths
(954.12) feet, more or less, to a point in the Northerly right-of-way
line of-State Trunk Highway No. 7; thence deflecting to the left Fifty-
two Degrees Fifty-five Minutes Thirty Seconds (52 degrees, 55 minutes,
30 seconds) and running Northeasterly along said right-of-way line
Thirty-seven and Six Tenths (37.6) feet; thence deflecting to the left
One Hundred Twenty-seven Degrees Four Minutes Thirty Seconds (127
degrees, 4 minutes, 30 seconds) and running Northwesterly Nine Hundred
Sixty-seven and Five Tenths (967.5) feet; thence deflecting to the
right Twenty-seven Degrees Twelve Minutes (27 degrees, 12 minutes)
and running Northwesterly Two Hundred Sixty-two and Eight Tenths (262.8)
feet; thence deflecting to the left Fifty Degrees Forty-seven Minutes
Thirty Seconds (50 degrees, 47 minutes, 30 seconds) and running
Northwesterly Three Hundred Seventeen (317) feet, more or less, to a
point in a line drawn parallel with and Thirty (30) feet East of the
West line of said South One-half (S2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE4) as
measured at right angles to said West line; thence running North -
parallel with said West line Sixty-two and Five Tenths (62.5) feet,
more or less, to a point in the North line of said South One-half
(SD of the Southeast Quarter (SES); thence running West along said
North line Thirty and One Hundredth (30.01) feet to a point of begin-
ning.
Letter Requesting Rezoning - E. J. Lambin & Mrs. Mabel Christy
Letter signed by E. J. Lambin, 5825 Sheridan Avenue South, Minneapolis, and
Mrs. Mabel A. Christy, 3417 Wooddale Avenue, St. Louis Park, dated September 2,
1955, applying for the rezoning of Lots 11 thru 15, Block 1, Rearrangement of St.
Louis Park, from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District, was read.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the above
matter was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Hearing Date Set for Rezoning
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Middleton, September
262 1955 was set as date of hearing on request of E. J. Lambin and Mrs. Mabel A.
Christy for rezoning Lots 11 thru 15, Block 1, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 138
On motion of Councilman Davis, 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:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Council in a resolution dated October 9, 1950 reserved the
right to direct the transfer of moneys from the Permanent Improvement Revolving
Fund to the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Sinking Fund to reduce the
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund in amounts sufficient to pay principal and
interest on the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund, October 1, 1948 Series
bonds maturing during the next year and reserved the right to cancel the deferred
tax levy to be spread in that year; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the 1955 levy for payment of said principal and interest
contained in the resolution adopted October 9, 1950 is hereby canceled in the sum
of $27,132.00, and the city clerk is hereby instructed to send a copy of this
resolution to the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Resolution No. 138, continued
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Treasurer is hereby directed to reduce the
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund by a transfer to the Permanent Improvement
-Revolving Fund Bond Sinking Fund No. 1 in the amount of $27,132.00, an amount
equal to the sum of the bonds and interest maturing during the year 1956, to be
paid from the Sinking Fund.
Resolution No. 139
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the following
resolution, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council that there is a sufficient sum of
monies in the Water Department Fund to pay the principal and, interest on the
January 15, 1953 Series Water Tank Bonds maturing in the year 1956, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the levy for payment of said principal and interest con-
tained in resolution adopted December 15, 1952 is hereby canceled in the sum of
$20,317.00, and the City Clerk is hereby instructed to send a copy of this resolution
to the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota, and further, the City Treas-
urer be authorized to transfer to the Sinking Fund Account for said January 153
1953 Series Water Tank Bonds the amount of $20,317.00 from the Water Department
Fund and deposit same in the Citizens State Bank of St. Louis Park.
Partial Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the following
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. 1 $5,,253-71-
STORM
5,253.71STORM SEWER 55-49 -
Contractor, Lametti & Sons
Contract Date, July 11, 1955
Contract Price, $5,928.10
PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 $15,103.99
STORM SEWER 55-43
Contractor, Lametti & Sons
Contract Date, July 11, 1955
Contract Price, $26,607.95
Restriction on Lawn Sprinkling Terminated
On motion of Councilman Middleton; seconded by Councilman Hurd, the date
for terminating lawn sprinkling restrictions for year 1955 was set for September 6,
1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. _
Petitions
The following petitions received by the City Clerk were referred to the City
Engineer and Assessment Clerk:
P-1609 Bituminous Surfacing - Blackstone Avenue from North Line of Lot
15, Block 5, to North Line of Lot 16, Block 2, Del Monte Heights.
P-1610 Water Main - In Texas Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Franklin Avenue.
Application for Permit for Billboard - Naegele
Request of Naegele Advertising Company dated august 17, 1955 for permit to
change the display on billboard erected on the NW Corner of County Road #18 and
U. S. Highway No. 12 (Wayzata Boulevard), was read, stating that said billboard
was erected on the property while it was in Minnetonka Township, and now a part
of St. Louis Park by annexation.
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.
Building Inspector's Report for August, 1955
The Building Inspector's report for the month of August, 1955, showing that
117 building permits were issued, totaling $911,797.50, was read and- ordered
filed.
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Ordinance No. 500
Second reading of the following ordinance was waived by unanimous consent :
of all Members of the Council present.
On motion pf Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the follow-
ing ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
ORDINANCE NO. 590
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK ORDAINS:
Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park adopted
January 20, 1932, as heretofore amended is hereby further amended so as to extend
the Use, Height and Density districts to the following tracts annexed by Ordi-
nance No. 473 to the City of St, Louis Park as follows:
The west 50 feet of the south 600 feet and the west 300 feet except
the south 600 feet of that part of the NE4 of Section 1, Township 117,
Range 22, lying north of the center line of U. S. Highway No. 12
shall be included within the Multiple Dwelling Use District, the "C" Density District,
and the "A" Height District;
All that part of the NE14 of said Section 1, lying north of the center
line of U. S. Highway No. 12 and east of the west 50 feet of the south
600 feet and the west 300 feet except the south 600 feet thereof
shall be included within the Commercial Use District, the "D" Density District, and
the "A" Height District;
That part of the SEy of the NE4 of said Section 1, lying south of the
center line of U. S. Highway No. 12 and east of a line running south from
a point in the center line of U. S. Highway No. 12 distant 328.7 feet
east of the west line of said SE! of the NEI, to a point in the south line
of said SE! of the NE4 distant 330 feet east of the southwest corner
thereof - -
shall be included within the Commercial Use District, the, "C" Density District,
and the "A" Height District;
The north 208.07 feet of the west 208.71 feet of the east 283.71 feet
of the NE4 of the SE4 of said Section 1
shall be included within the Commercial Use District, the, "A" Density District, and
the "A" Height District. _
Section 2. The respective tracts described in Section 1 hereof shall be
subject to all the regulations of said Zoning Ordinance relating to the respective
Use, Height and Density districts to which each is subject by the provisions of
said Section 1 and, in addition thereto, the owner of said portion of the NFr4 of
Section 1, Township 117, Range 22, lying north of U. S. Highway No. 12, shall plant
and maintain on the west 50 feet of the south 600 feet and the west 100 feet
except the south 600 feet of said tract such shrubs and trees as shall provide an
effective planting screen between the adjacent residential areas to the west there-
of and the multiple dwelling and commercial areas within said tract, and the use
of the tracts described in Section 1 hereof for multiple dwelling and commercial
purposes authorized within the Multiple Dwelling and the Commercial Use districts
shall be on condition that prior to such use a plot plan for such planting screen
shall have been presented to the City Council and duly approved by it, and the
owner of said premises shall have entered into a contract in writing with the City
providing for the planting of said shrubs and trees in accordance with said plot
plan within a reasonable time thereafter and the maintenance of said shrubs and
trees for a period of 25 years thereafter, such contract to provide such remedies,
in the event of default by the property owner, as the City Council shall deem
necessary, which remedies may include the furnishing of a surety bond in a penal
sum equal to the estimated cost of planting such shrubs and trees; the right to
decree of specific performance on application of the City, and the right on the
part of the City to enter upon the premises and plant or maintain such screen and
to assess the cost thereof against the said property owner.
Ordinance No. 501
First reading of Ordinance No. 501, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 488, VACATION OF PORTION OF DAKOTA AVENUE was waived by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
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Resolution No. 501, Cont'd.
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that the
second reading of above ordinance be made on September 12, 1955• Motion was passed
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
City Plan
Councilman Davis brought up the matter of a City plan.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Perkins, the Council
directed the Planning Commission to investigate the qualifications, availability
and fees of persons or firms experienced in City planning and to recommend a firm
or'firms with supporting data to the City Council; also to investigate the need
and usability of a permanent member of the city staff to do continuous planning
work in the City, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Easement for Storm Sewer
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Davis, the existing
easement over Lot 4, Minikanda Park for storm sewer be released on receipt of a
deed dedicating new easement to the City over said lot on line established by the
City Engineer and*upon removal from the easement of concrete debris, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
Pr6pos6d Vending Machine Ordinance
With regard to proposed vending machine ordinance - the sections that 'have
been corrected since last reading were read to the Council by the City Attorney.
Indr Johnson said the health of the people of St. Louis Park should be protected
by'frequent health inspection, and that hot and cold running water should be re-
quired.
Mr. Straus spoke in favor, of the need of hot and cold water in the vending
machine. Said the proposed Minneapolis ordinance 'covers the use of hot water
fot cleansing.
No action taken at this time.
Basement Homes
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the City Attorney
was instructed to enforce the Zoning Ordinance with regard to basement homes in
District Court, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Street Signs
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City
Manager was instructed to make a survey of all street corners where there are no
street signs, determine the number needed; approximate cost., and suggest a program
for installing same, and determining cost and how to pay for same, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present".
Stop Signs
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
recommendation of Police Chief, Andrew Nelson to place stop 'signs, stopping the
north and south travel on Yosemite Avenue and 42nd Street was approved, and signs
order placed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Fire Department's Report for August, 1955
Fire Department's report for the month of August, 1955, was read and ordered
filed.
_Justice of Peace Report of Fines - Linnee
Justice of Peace E. A. Linnee's report of fines dated August 29, 1955, was
read and ordered filed.
Justice of Peace Report of Fines - Yngve
Justice of Peace Anton Yngve's report of fines dated September 1, 1955, was
read and ordered filed.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held August 29, 1955 were read.
On motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Hurd, the minutes
of meeting held August 29, 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, 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 Jorvig, yea; Councilman Middleton, yea; Councilman Perkins,
yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea:
Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. 128.60 Anderson Aggregates 486.56
Associated Agencies 349.02 A. B. Bjornson 105.50
A. B. Bjornson 14.60 Lew Bonn Company 134.34
Walter Boeser 150.00 City of St. Louis Park
City of St. Louis Park Street Street Department 506.87
Department 3,438.93 City of St. Louis Park
City of St. Louis Park Street Street Department 620.97
Department 1,897.46 City of St. Louis Park Water
C. Ed. Christy 9.88 Revenue Bond Debt Redemp-
Russell B. Connery 41.95 tion Fund 2,486.00
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 41.53 Farnham Stationery & School
Farnsworth Grocery 10.00 Supply 257.00
Alfred Formo 50.05 Fowler Electric Co. 5.75
Fowler Electric Co. 6.50 " " It 1 95.24
Freelands Grocery 2:40 General Trading Company' 11.32
Ed. Gilbert 51.94 J. V. Gleason 11936.86
Henn. Co. Rescue Squad Assn. 100.00 Hennepin-Lake Stationers 2.50
Hennepin-Lake Stationers 2.25 " " " 6.00
if 5.00 �� ,� �� 3.38
it 5.70 �� �� �� 13.02
21.95 ' Holand Motors 1,036.14
Otto Holt 37.00 Holt's Nursery 12.00
Homelite Corporation 17.00 International City Mgr's Assn 41.00
H. V. Johnston Culvert Co. 586.44 H. V. Johnston Culvert Co. 148.98
Earl Jones 37.66 Goodwin Joss Laboratories 12.00
Landers-Norblom-Christenson Co. 5.52 Larson Brothers Chevrolet 1,724.00
Leef Brothers, Inc. 1.00 11m. H. Mc Coy 270.28
Walter Menzel 32.90 Miller-Davis Company 9.35
Minneapolis Gas Company 22.20 Motorola Corporation 129.67
Minn. Fire Equipment Co. 1.50 Newhouse Paper Company 26.00
Newhouse Paper Company 30.00 Northern States Power Co. 2,066.10
Northern States Power Co. 3,203.37 NW Bell Telephone Company 381.09
NW Bell Telephone Company 19.50 Chas. Olson Body, Inc. 42.00
Chas Olson & Sons, Inc. 4.80 Penny Super Market 24.32
Penny Super Market 31.00 Pockrandt Lumber Co. 7.21
Wm. Reiners 34.58 Wm. Reiners 26.00
Reinhard Brothers Co. 7.40 Gertrude' Renner 23.52
Rosholt Equipment Co. 144.00 Rosholt Equipment Co. 24.63
Rutherford's Company 4.50 Standard Unit Parts Co. 9.40
St. Louis Park Utilities 28.00 Suburban'Plumbing 7.88
Suburban Sanitary Drayage Co. 8,308.46 Suburban Sanitary Drayage 12810.28
W. R. Stephens Co. 37.91 Twin City Testing Lab. 25.00
West Disinfecting Co. 72.30 West Publishing Co. 50.00
Witt's Market '12:95 Woodhead's, Inc: 20.87
Kenneth Birkholz 16.80 Peter Stienstra 51.03
Lametti & Sons 52253.71 Lametti & Sons 15,103.99
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting was
adjourned at 1:05 A. M., September 7, 1955, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
R. C. FERNSTROM,, Mayor
ATTEST:
J PH /UST, Secretary