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COUNCIL MEETING - October 15, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:17 P.M.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
H. C. Davis
Robert Ehrenberg
Torval Jorvig
Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City Manager Interne,
Don Sorenson and the Secretary.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
minutes of meeting held October 8, 1956, were approved as amended on page 263,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Re-Assessment
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, September
27, 1956, a public hearing was had on proposed re-assessment of Water Main
Improvement No. 54-86. Dr. Harry Tinker appeared in favor of Re-Assessment
Resolution No. 315, entitled Resolution Providing for Re-Assessment for
Water Main Improvement No. 54-86, was read by the Secretary,
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
Resolution No. 54-86 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Hearing on Proposed Water Main Improvement No. 56-89
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, October 4 and
11, 1956, a public hearing was had on proposed water main in Edgewood Avenue
from Eliot View Road to Great Northern R.R. Victor Fonno, 6739 Eliot View Road,
appeared and says he owns about 40% of frontage. Says 12" water main is not
needed by most. 12" water main benefits one industry only. Councilman Bolmgren
says that the Water Department wants 12" water main to give better distribution
in area and possibly to connect to the South of the Railroad tracks later. After
considerable discussion the following motion was made.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the
above proposed water main construction, Improvement No. 56-89 was deferred for
one week to give an opportunity to the Assessor,and Engineer to make a review of
the situation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Hearing on Proposed Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Construction, Impr. No. 56-90
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, October 4 and
11, 1956, a public hearing was had on proposed sidewalk, curb and gutter construc-
tion Improvement No. 56-90. No persons appeared.
Reading of Resolution No. 316 was waived by unanimous consent of all members
of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 316, Resolution Ordering Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter Construction, Improve-
ment No. 56-90, On East side of Brookside Avenue from Excelsior Blvd. South to
' existing curb and sidewalk, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the
' Council present.
Request for Special Permit for Sign at 7924 Highway No. 7 - Meyers Outdoor Adv.
Request from Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Inc., for a special permit under
authority of Section 10.3-20 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 6' x 26'
ground mounted sign (in excess of 48 sq. ft.) at 7924 Highway No. 7.
On motion of' Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
matter was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present except Councilman Bolmgren
who voted nay.
Petition for Improvement
On motion of_Councilman Ehrenberg, "seconded by-Councilman Wolfe, the follow-
ing petition for public improvement was referred to the Director of Public Works
and the City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
P-1702 Petition for Curb and Gutter on East Side of Louisiana Avenue from
1st St. NW to S/L of Lot 42, Block 176, Rearrangement of St. Louis
Park, signed by Dwayne Hoberg, 3361 Louisiana Avenue, and others.
Request for Rezoning - Lots 4 S. 36' of Lots 3, Blk. 2, Oakenwald-Add.-M. Zelenovich
Request from Mark Zelenovich, 3108 Monterey Avenue, dated October 8, 1956
for rezoning of Lot 4, S. 36' of Lot 3, Block 2, Oakenwald Addition (3108 Monterey
Avenue) from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District, was read.
On'motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Communication from Great Northern Railway relative to Excessive Smoke
Communication from the Great Northern Railway Company, dated October 9, 1956,
concerning complaints received relative to excessive smoke and cinders issuing
from their engines.
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Communication from Great Northern Railway continued
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above
letter was ordered placed on file, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present. '
Request for Variation of Setback - Locate sign at 4617 Excelsior Blvd. - LeRoy Sign
Request from LeRoy Signs, Inc., dated October 10, 1956, for variation of
the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6
thereof to permit location of a sign without the required setback at 4617 Excel-
sior Boulevard.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, action on
the above request was deferred for one week so that a letter can be sent to
the St. Louis Park Greenhouse requesting them to inform us just what is wanted,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Re; Water Drainage on Cavell - Dr. Tinker
Dr. Tinker spoke relative to water drainage West of Cavell Avenue and
North Side of Minnetonka Boulevard. He said that each heavy rain was washing -the
shoulder of road away. City Manager said that he knew of this matter, that he
had talked to County Highway Department regarding it, and would follow through
on same.
Resolution No. 317 - Re: Suburban Gas Alliance
Resolution No. 317, entitled Resolution Approving Participation in Con-
sultant Study of Gas Utility Rates and Regulations of the Minneapolis Gas Company,
was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 317, was adopted by the following roll call vote, Councilman Bolmgren, yea;
Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig„yea;
Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Budget - Ordinance No._547
Second reading of Ordinance No. 547, entitled an Ordinance Adopting the
Budget for Fiscal Year 1957 was waived by unanimous consent of all members of the
Council present.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Ord-
inance No. 547 was adopted by the following roll call vote, Councilman Bolmgren,
yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea;
Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
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Ordinance No. 548
Second Reading of Ordinance Prescribing Salaries for Mayor and Councilman
Second reading of Ordinance No. 548, entitled An Ordinance Establishing
Salaries of Council Members for 1957 was waived by unanimous consent of all
members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Ordinance
No.' 548 was adopted by the following roll call vote:Councilman Bolmgren, yea;
Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, yea;
Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Report on Curb and Gutter at 4201 Princeton Avenue - Impr. No. 56-95
Preliminary report of Engineer and recommendation of City Assessor with
respect to petitioned curb and gutter at 4201 Princeton Avenue, Improvement No.
56-95, dated October 10, 1956, was read
Resolution No. 318 , entitled Resolution Ordering Curb and Gutter Construction
Improvement No. 56-95, Adjacent to the North Side of Lot 30, Block 2, Wooddale
Park (4201 Princeton Avenue) was read by the secretary.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
Resolution No. 318, ordering Curb and Gutter Construction was adopted by the
following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea, Councilman Davis, yea;
Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea;
Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Report on Highway No. 100 Ei Excelsior Blvd. Intersection - City Manager
An oral report was given by the City Manager on the intersection of Highway
No. 100 and Excelsior Boulevard.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, action on
the above matter was deferred to October 29, 1956, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Report on City Storm Sewer
Report on City Storm Sewers by Director of Public Works and City Assessor
as requested October 8, 1956. Report Dated October 15, 1956.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
report was referred to the City Attorney for report on October 22, 1956, as to
legaiity of the procedure set up by the City Assessor, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Councilman Schadow asked that he be recorded as stating that he is in favor
of the job being done out of advalorem taxes if legal by a 6/7-vote of the City
Council.
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Report on the Request of Le Rov Signs. Inc. Sign at 4700 Excelsior Blvd.
Councilman Davis, report on the request of Le Roy Signs, Inc. for a
waiver of ( the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the loca-
tion of a sign without the required setback at 4700 Excelsior Boulevard, that
he had contacted Planning Commission members except Mr. Chapman and Mr. Pederson
and all members contacted were in favor of the sign with set back as requested,
except that if present Park House is removed• so that view of sign is better,
that sign be moved back in accordance with ordinance.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the permit
to waive set back required be granted with conditions that if building to the
east be removed or rebuilt at a 20 foot set back that this permit be subject to
reconsideration by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea;
Councilman Davis, not voting; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, yea;
Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Claim of H. Hatfield. 3360 Zartham Avenue
Claim of H. Hatfield, 3360 Zarthan Avenue, for adjustment of sewer assessment
(deferred from October 8, 1956)
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, further
action on the above matter was deferred to October 22, 1956, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
Re: Consulting Engineer for North Side Sanitary Sewer Impr. No. 56-52
Report from the City Manager, dated October 15, 1956, regarding the
selection of a Consulting Engineer for the North Side Sanitary Sewer Project,
Improvement No. 56-52, was read.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the selection of Engineering firm for North Side Sanitary Sewer be re-
ferred to Committee of the Whole. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Re: joint Council F& Planning Commission Meeting
Discussion by the Council regarding the joint Council-Planning Commission
meeting Wednesday, October 17, 1956. The meeting will be at Lilac Lanes Cafe,
October 17, 1956, at 6:30 p.m.
Re: MN&S Bridge at Cambridge Street
Replacement of Minneapolis Northfield and Southgrn Bridge at Cambridge-
Street (deferred from October 8, 1956) .
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above'
matter was referred 'to the City Attorney to prepare necessary papers and the
City Assessor to give recommendation of assessment for our portion of the cost.
of Bridge, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Award of Contract for Water Main - Impr. Nos. 56-58 and 56-89
111 As advertised in the Si. Louis Park Dispatch September 27, 1956, sealed bids
were received by the City Manager at 10 o'clock a.m. October .15, 1956, for the
furnishing of labor and material for Water Main extension Improvement No. 56-58
and 56-89 from the following bidders:
Peter Lametti Construction $20,200.50
Wolff Construction I 20,566.50
Swanson Excavating 22,151.00
Northern Contracting 22,775.00
Phelps Drake 22,877.00
Bart Carlone 22,901.00
Mc Lean Astleford 23,721.10
Bolier Construction 26,682.00
Barbarossa Nodland 28,006.00
Engineer Estimate 20,540.00
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action
on the above bids were deferred to October 22, 1956, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present. -
Re: Use of Property at 3614 Princeton Avenue For Parking
Proposed use of property at 3614 Princeton Avenue for Parking Purposes
was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, a special
permit was granted to Ida Grossman on Lot 4, Block 5, Minikanda Vista 2nd Addi-
tion for parking purposes, revokable at the discretion of the City Council, by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Re: The Breaking of Curb at 3930 Excelsior Boulevard
Mr. Nelson was present representing O.J. and Joseph M. Huseby regarding
permit for breaking Curb etc. at 3930 Excelsior Boulevard and to discuss agree-
ment for moving certain elements of lift stations.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
that the Proposed Contract prepared by the City Attorney, dated October 1, 1956,
between the City and 0,. J. Husby, Oscar J. Husby and Joseph M. Husby dba 0. J.
Husby & Sons for moving and modifying wiring ventilation pipes and appurtenances
at no cost to the City to enable driveway construction was approved and the
Manager and Mayor authorized to execute same; the performance bond of the con-
tractor in the sum of $3,000.00 with Indemnity Insurance Company of North America
as approved by the City Attorney was accepted. Motion was passed by unanimous
vote- of all members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit for Suburban Plumbing Company
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to
place the request for Building permit for Suburban Plumbing Company on Colorado
Avenue, vacated south of 36th Street, on the agenda for October 22, 1956. Motion
was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Building for John Leslie
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the request for a building permit for John Leslie be Placed on the
agenda for October 22, 1956. Motion was paased by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Constitutional Amendment No. 2
Constitutional Amendment No. 2, distribution of State Road User Revenues,
was discussed. Councilman Bolmgren, feels that Council should do something
about calling the Voters attention to the Amendment on the Voting Machines.
Mayor Fernstrom stated that his column in the St. Louis Park Dispatch was
stressing same. Roger Vessel stated that the St. Louis Park Dispatch would
give publicity on the amendment. It was suggested,that the City Attorney
prepare a resolution showing the Councils stand on this Amendment.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the
City Attorney was directed to prepare a Resolution for October 22, 1956 indicat-
ing the Councils stand on this amendment,- by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the follow-
ing bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unani-
mous vote .of all members of-the Council present.
Stein Plumbing & Heating Company - Plumbing Bond
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the lists
of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated
October 15, 1956, in the total amounts of $288.00 for payroll, and $6,857.34 for
vendors 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 Ehrenberg, yea;
Councilman Jorvig, yea; Council Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fern-
strom, yea.
Payment on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the follow-
ing payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the
City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks
for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
PARTIAL PAYMENT CERTIFICATE NO. 1
Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Grading, Graveling,
Bituminous Stab. & Surfacing Project No. 56-57
Contractor - Northern Contracting Company
Contract Price - $10,506.70
Contract Date - September 4, 1956
Amount of Payment - $5,705.87
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Payment on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
following payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved,
and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue
Check for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
FINAL CERTIFICATE
Pump House, Well No. 8
Contractor - Leaf Construction Company
Contract Price - $10,552.00
Contract Date - April 16, 1956
Amount of Payment - $3,751.74
Communication from State Highway - Wayzata Blvd. i County Road #18
The Letter from the State Highway Commissioner Hoffman, dated October
15, 1956, regarding overpass project SP 2714-38 fi SP 2714-39 (TH12) Wayzata
Boulevard at County Road No. 18 was read by the City Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by,Councilman Schadow, it was
directed to place this matter on the agenda for October 22, 1956, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present. '
Request for Permit to Move Sign - Coast to Coast
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, a permit
was granted to Coast to Coast Stores to move sign from old store to new store
in the Lilac Lanes Shopping Center by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
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Traffic Control at Wooddale & Brunswick Avenues & RR',Tracks
It was reported that the signal lights were on flash, when trains were
standing either to the East or West of these intersections, also that motorists
were driving through the signals when trains were not crossing the intersections.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City
Attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance to control the blocking of traffic,
by railroads at either intersections, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Coum ilman Schadow, ,the meeting
was adjourned at 11:14 p.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
R. C. FERNSTROM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
"OSEP JUST, Secr6tary