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COUNCIL MEETING - November 12, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:16 p.m.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. C. Davis
Robert Ehrenberg
Torval Jorvig
Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City Manager Interne,
and the Secretary.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the minutes
of meeting held November 5, 1956, were approved, by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer and Bituminous Surfacing
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, November 1
& 8, 1956, a public hearing was had on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Construction add
Bituminous Surfacing of Streets, Improvement Nos. 56-96 and 56-97. The following
persons appeared: Mary Novotne, 3036 Ottawa Avenue, and others asked questions
as to cost per foot, the nares of petitioners, etc., after considerable dis-
cussion the following Resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 335
Resolution No. 335, entitled Resolution Ordering Sanitary Sewer Construc-
tion and Bituminous Surfacing of Streets/was read by the Secretary.
bids to be taken- December 5, 1956,
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolu-
tion No. 335 was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Hearing on Proposed Bridge Construction
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, November 1 &
8, 1956, a public hearing was had on Proposed Bridge Construction, Improvement
No. 56-98. The following person appeared: Mr. Pastorek of Cambridge Bridge Co.
objects to method of assessment andthat it would cost them too much. After some
discussion the following Resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 336, entitled Resolution Ordering Construction of Bridge was read
by the Secretary.
On motion of .Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 336 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Request for Building Permit - Lithium Plant
Request from Lithium Corporation of America Inc. . for approval of the
issuance of a building permit for the construction of an addition to the Lithium
Plant, 2400 Dakota Avenue, was read.
• On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the build-
ing inspector was authorized to issue a permit for the above building subject to
compliance with all applicable codes, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Request for Building Permit - Minnesota Rubber and Gasket Company
Request from Minnesota Rubber and Gasket Company for approval of the
issuance of a building permit for an addition to their present building
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconaed by Councilman Jorvig, the build-
ing inspector was authorized to issue a permit for the above building subject to
compliance with all applicable codes, and that' the exposure to Wooddale Avenue
be painted, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 338
Resolution No. 338, entitled Resolution Authorizing Investment of Surplus
Funds in Time Deposits and Government Bonds, was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 338 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 339
Resolution No. 339, entitled Resolution Designating Depository for City
Funds at Park Plaza State Bank was read by the secretary. -
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution
No. 339 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 340
Resolution No. 340,entitled Resolution Designating Depository for City
Funds at Citizens State Bank was read by the secretary.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution
No. 340 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 341
Resolution No. 341, entitled a Resolution directing that the City Account
. at the Northwestern National Bank of Hopkins be closed, was read by the secretary.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution
No. 341 was adopted by unanimous vote of all'members of the Council present.
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Resolution No. 337
Resolution No. 337, entitled Resolution Approving Request of City of
Hopkins for Storm Sewer Permit (Powell Road), was read by the Secretary.
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On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded/Councilman Ehrenberg, Resolution ,
No. 337 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Proposed Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance.
First reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of St. Louis Park, Lots 53 to 62 inclusive, Block 174, Rearrangement of
St. Louis Park, was read by the Secretary.
It was moved by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that
the second reading of above Proposed Ordinance be made on November 19, 1956.
Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 549
Second reading of Ordinance No. 549, entitled An Ordinance Amending Ord-
inance No. 538 and Authorizing the Transfer of Monies from the Emergency Allow-
ance Appropriation of the General Fund to the Mosquito Control Fund, was waived
by unanimous consent of all members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Ordin-
ance No. 549 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Report on Request of E. L. Kommerstad
Report on the request of E. L. Kommerstad, 3340 Sumpter Avenue, for re=-
moval of high ground between the curb and sidewalk of his lot, by Councilman
Jorvig.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
City Manager was directed to handle the above matter by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present. •
Report on Contested Water Bill of Nicholas Phillips
Report from the Supervisor of 'Accounts and Superintendent of Water and
Sewer on contested water bill of Nicholas Phillips was read.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
City'Manager was directed to handle the above matter by unanimous vote of all'
members of the Council present.
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Planning Commission Report on Request for Rezoning by Melvin Hanson
Report of the Planning Commission recommending unfavorably upon the request
of Melvin Hansen for the rezoning of Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Hanke's Minikanda
Terrace (SE corner Glenliurst Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard) from Residential
Use District to Commercial Use District was read.
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Planning Commission Report on Request for Rezoning - Continued
Mr. R. A. Campbell was present representing Melvin Hansen, he requested
that this matter be tabled for a period. Mr. John Miller spoke in favor of
something better on this location.
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, that
the Council concur with the report of the Planning Commission and that the above
petition be denied by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report on Request for Rezoning by Mrs. Henry Mauel and others
Report of the Planning Commission, dated November 7, 1956, recommending
favorably, with conditions, upon the request of Mrs. r�enry Mauel and others for
the rezoning of Lots 63 thru 68, Block 174, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park
from Multiple Dwelling Use District to Light Industrial Use District, was read.
Resolution No. 342
Resolution No. 342 setting hearing date for Rezoning of Lots 63 through
68, Block 174, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park for December 17, 1956 was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, Seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 342 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council Present.
Planning Commission Report on Request for Erection of a Sign at 7924 Highway
No. 7, by Meyers Outdoor Advertising
Report of the Planning Commission, dated November 7, 1956, recommending
favorably upon the request of the Meyers Outdoor Advertising Company for a special
permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of
a 61 x 261 ground mounted sign at 7924 Highway No. 7, was read.
Councilman Ehrenberg stated he objected to so large a sign at the entrance-
of the City and that this sign does not blend in with the Knollwood Plaza project.
He' feels that the size of letters should be the same on sign requested. Council-
man Schadow says that he would like to see a better blending of color at this
location.
Resolution No. 343, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section
10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park, was read by the Sec-
retary, .
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 343 was adopted by a.vote .of 5 yeas .and'1 nay: Counci]man Ehrenbergvoting
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Planning Commision Report on Request for Setback, of Sign at 4600 Excelsior Blvd.
" by Western Outdoor Advertising Company
Report of the Planning Commission ,dated November 7, 1956, recommending
favorably upon the request of Western Outdoor Advertising Company for variation
of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section
111 20.4-6 thereof to permit location of a sign without the required setback at 4600
Excelsior Boulevard, was read.
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Planning Commission Report on Sign setback at 4600 Excelsior Boulevard-continued
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
to waive the setback requirement at 4600 Excelsior Boulevard to permit location
of a sign on existing flood light post as per application. Motion was passed
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Report on the Application of Forster Distributing Company for Water Service
Report from the Superintendent of Water and Sewer, dated November 12, 1956,
on the application of Forster Distributing Company for water service, was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City
Attorney was directed to draw up an agreement between Forster Distributing Company
and the City of St. Louis Park to furnish the water service requested by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Report Recommending Removal of Imp. No. 56-65 from Contract
Report from the Director of Public Works, dated November 8, 1956, recommend-
ing removal of Improvement No. 56-65 from sidewalk contract, was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action 9n the
above matter was deferred for one week by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Report Concerning Land Forfeited to the State
Report from the Director of Public Works, dated November 8, 1956, concern-
ing land forfeited to the State of Minnesota, was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on
the above matter was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Reports from Department Heads
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
reports of City Department Heads for October 1956 wereJread. and ordered filed,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council presents
Police
Justice of Peace - Linnee
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Contract with G. M. Orr for Engineering Services
The contract with G. M. Orr Company for Engineering Servies in connection
with design and construction of proposed Northside Sanitary Sewer was discussed.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that the contract with G. M. Orr Company for Engineering Services be approved and
the City Manager and Mayor were authorized to execute a contract in behalf of the
City. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Request for Building Permit from Keleket Xdray Company
Keleket X-Ray Corporation requested a building permit to_construct an
Office and Warehouse, to cost approximately $100,000.00, on Lots 8, 9, 10, 11,
1.2 and 13, Block 1, John A. Johnsons Addition.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
building inspector was authorized to issue a permit for the above building sub-
ject-to compliance with all applicable codes, and further that the South and
West side of building be brick faced, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present,
Regarding Pumping Equipment at Well No. 9
Plans and specifications for pumping equipment at Well No. 9 was discussed.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow,- seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to
approve the plans for pumping equipment at Well No. 9, and the City Manager was
authorized to advertise for bids to be opened December 13, 1956. Motion was
passed by unanimous vote•of all members of the Council present
Award of Contract for Purchase of Rock Salt.
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, November 1, 1956, sealed bids
were received by the City Manager at 10 o'clock a.m. November 12, 1956, for the
furnishing of 500 Tons (more or less) of Bulk Rock Salt (Type CC), from the
following bidders:
International Salt Company $5,495.00
Cutler Magner Company ' •,450.00
Morton Salt Company $7,300.00
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the contract
was awarded to International Salt Company in the amount of $5,495.00, and the
Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute the contract in behalf of the
City, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present,
Letter from County Highway Dept. Re: Bridge at Mtka. Blvd. & G.N. Tracks
A letter received from the County Highway Department, dated November 2,
1956, regarding the Proposed Overhead Structure at State Aid Road No, 5 and the
Great Northern Railroad, was read.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City
Manager was diredted to convey the sentiments of the Council to Highway Engineer
L. P. Pederson, that the Council would like the County to negotiate with the
Railroad for the construction of the Bridge on a 50-50 basis, and if they do
not concur, then to petition the Railroad and Warehouse Commission on that basis
of 50-50, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Bonds •
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing bonds which have been approved by the City-Attorney were accepted by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Welter and Blaylock Inc. Plumbing
Welter and Blaylock Inc. Gas
Kluck & Stegora Gas
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Deed for Texas Avenue
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Quit
Claim Deed,dated November 1, 1956, from Lyle V. Johnson and Geraldine M.
Johnson deeding a portion of Texas'Avenue to the City; was accepted and the
City Attorney was instructed to record same in the Register of Deeds office
and further that the Order #2325 for $76.00, for replacement of Buckthorn Hedge
at 3380 Texas Avenue be approved for payment as consideration for said deed.
The property above conveyed is described as follows:
The Easterly 33 feet of that portion of the Southeast Quarter
of the Northeast Quarter (SEI of NEI), of Section Eighteen (18),
Township One Hundred Seventeen (117), Range Twenty-one (21),
described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of
said Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (SE4 of NEI), thence
North 94.31 feet along the East line thereof; thence West 198
feet; thence South 94.38 feet parallel to the East line thereof
to South line of Northeast Quarter (NE4);; thence East 198 feet
to beginning.
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the lists
of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council,
dated November 12, 1956, in the total amounts of $2,267.55 for payroll, and
$13,543.90 for vendors 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.
Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Co#ncilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the follow-
ing payments on contract work, presented by the City Engineer were approved, and
the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks
for their respective amounts, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
PARTIAL PAYMENT CERTIFICATE NO. 2
Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Grading,
Graveling, Bituminous Stabilizing
and Surfacing - Project Nos. 56-57
Contractor, Northern Contracting Company
Contract Price, $10,506.70
Contract Date, September 4, 1956
Amount of this payment, $1,523.54
FINAL CERTIFICATE
Grading, Graveling & Bituminous Surfacing
Project No. - 56-103
Contractor, J. V. Gleason Co.
Contract Price, $4,211.30 (101 Deleted)
Contract Date, February 27, 1956
Amount of this pajrment, $832.70
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Payments on Contract Work Continued
FINAL CERTIFICATE
Sanitary Sewer = Project No. 55-52
Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Company
Contract Price, $13,330.07
Contract Date, August 1, 1955
Amount of this payment, $702.85
FINAL CERTIFICATE
Sanitary Sewer - Project No. 56=22
Contractor, Northern Contracting Company
Contract Price, $1,801.50
Contract Date, July 19, 1956
Amount of this payment, $88.20
Appointments to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
As provided in Ordinance No. 540 Section 1:120-1, Mayor Fernstrom appointed
the following as members of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, residents
of Independent School District No. 205, subject to the approval of the City
Council and the Board of said Independent School District:
Ed Owens 4036 Utica Avenue
Charles Duepner 1650 Edgewood Avenue
C. R. Middleton 3908 Yosemite Avenue
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City
Council approved the appointment of the following members to the Park and Re-
creation Advisory Commission:
Ed. Owens 4036 Utica Avenue
Charles Duepner 1650 Edgewood Avenue
C. R. Middleton 3908 Yosemite Avenue
Appointment of Harold Anderson to Police Civil Service Commission
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the re-
appointment of Harold Anderson to the Police Civil Service Commission for the
term ending October 1, 1959, was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Appointment of Frank Janes to Fire Civil Service Commission
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, the redappoint-
ment of Frank Janes to the Fire Civil Service Commission for the term ending Sept-
ember 20, 1959, was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
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Meeting adjourned
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
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R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
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