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Council Meeting-December 10, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor
Torval Jorvig at 8:06 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
and the Secretary.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
minutes of meeting held December 3, 1956, were approved as corrected, by unanimous
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vote of all members of the .Council present.
,Petition for Vacation of W. 38th Street - Ann Vejrosta and Emily Vejrosta
Petition to Vacate a portion of West 38th Street, dated December 10, 1956,
was received from Ann Vejrosta and Emily Vejrosta. (certain portion of West 38th
Street lying West of the Easterly Boundary line of Lot 1, Block 5, Minikanda Vista
2nd Addition)
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
petition was denied by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Communication from St. Louis..Park Fireman's Relief Association
Letter from the St. Louis Park Fireman's Relief Association, dated December
4, 1956, regarding proposed changes in pension plan, was read.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that
the St. Louis Park Fireman's Relief Association be authorized to prepare a bill for
Legislature regarding proposed changes in their pension plan, for presentation to
the City Council/by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
and carried _
Communication from St. Louis Park Fireman's Relief' Association-Expressing Appreciation
Letter received from the St. Louis Park Fireman's Relief-Association, dated
December 5, 1956, listing the new officers and also expressing their appreciation
for the consideration shown them at their meeting and the Council action regarding
a pay raise, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
above letter was ordered filed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present
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Communication from Bernard Horovitz Request Special Use Permit
Communication from Bernard Horovitz, 4210 West Lake Street, dated December
7, 1956, concerning contemplated commercial building on the north side of Lake
Street between Inglewood and Joppa Avenues and requesting special use permit
under 10.3 - 23 and 10.3-25, was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit at 6524 Walker Street - Bruce F. Mc Louth
Request from Bruce F. Mc Louth, 6524 Walker. Street, dated December 7, 1956,
for the approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construction of an
addition to the Manufacturer's Agent Building at 6524 Walker Street, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe the building
inspector was authorized to issue building permit for the above building, subject
to brick facing of the west elevation and also subject to all applicable codes and
ordinances by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Special Permit for Sign at 4100 Minnetonka Boulevard - Meyers Outdoor
Request for Special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 of the'Zon-
ing Ordinance for erection of a '7' x 50' sign on front of building at 4100
Minnetonka Boulevard, by Meyers Outdoor Advertising Inc., was read. (Resolution
No. 348)
Resolution No. 348
Resolution No. 348, entitled"Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3
of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park"was read 'by the Secretary.
Oh motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution
No. 348 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance•Repealing Ordinance No. 458
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow the second
reading of Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 458 was deferred to December 17, 1956,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Report from Department Heads
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
reports of City Department Heads for NoveMber 1956 were read and ordered filed by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. -
Building
Fire
Police
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Report on Request for Approval of Bus Line Extension
An oral report on.request for approval of bus line extension by the
Twin City Rapid Transit Company was given by Councilman Jorvig, (deferred from
December 3, 1956)
On'motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City
Manager was directed to convey to B. M. Larrick,Vice President of the Twin City
Rapid Transit Company the Councils approval of the Twin City Rapid Transit Cots
request of November 13, 1956 to extend the St. Louis Park bus line from Texas
Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard, westerly on Minnetonka Boulevard to County
Road #18, northerly to Wayzata $oulevard, service would be operated at 8 a.m.
and at 4:30 p.m. The motion was withdrawn by the maker and the seconder
Wolfe
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilmaq/, action on the
above request was deferred to December 17, 1956 to permit the preparing of a
map showing the bus route, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Planning Commission Minutes of December 5. 1956
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, Seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of December 5, 1956 were received and
ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Coun: it present.
Report on the Proposed Intersection of Gorham Ave. and.State Highway No. 7
Report on the proposed intersection of Gorham Avenue and State Highway No.
7 (M & C No. 56-9) by the City Manager, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the
report be filed pending the receipt of the Planning Engineers Transportation re-
commendation being prepared by Carl Gardner & Associates. Motion was passed
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Report on the Intersection of 26th and 28th Streets with Highway No. 100
Report on the intersections of 26th and 28th Streets with Highway No. 100
(M & C No. 56-10) dated December 7, 1956, by the City Manager, was read.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
City Manager was instructed to contact the State Highway Department and get
definite commitment of time they propose to widen the east and west Service Road
of Highway No. 100 north of Parkwoods Road and closing of 26th and 28th Streets
center openings intersecting Highway No. 100, as soon as possible, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Report on the Crossing of Highway No. 7 and Brunswick Avenue
Report on the Crossing of Highway No. 7 at Brunswick Avenue (M & C No. 56-11)
by the City Manager, dated December 7, 1956, was read.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above
report was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Planning Survey Report
Planning Survey report, Part I, Existing Land Use, by Carl Gardner and
Associates was read.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
above report was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Proposed Application of Stabilized Base. Improvement No. 56-91
Proposed application of stabilized base, Improvement No. 56-91 Hearing
held December 3, 1956).
Resolution No. 349
Resolution No. 349, entitled Resolution Ordering Improvement of Streets
by Application of Stabilized Base, Improvement No. 56-91 was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution
No. 349 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Award of Contract for Sanitary Sewer Construction Improvement Nos. 56-96 and 97
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, November 22, 1956 sealed bids
were received by the City Manager at 10 o'clock a.m., December 5, 1956 for the
furnishing of labor and material for Sanitary Sewer Construction Improvement Nos.
56-96 and 56-97 from the following bidders:
IIINorthern Contracting $11,427.50
Phelps-Drake $11,609.50
Walbon Excavating $16,316.50
Peter Lametti $20,623.25
Edward Rouse, George Butler, Mrs. Mary Novotne and others were present to
discuss the construction of Sanitary Sewer.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
contract for Sanitary Sewer Construction Improvement Nos. 56-96 and 56-97 was
awarded to the Northern Contracting Company in the amount of $11,427.50, 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.
Diecussion on Widening of Ottawa Avenue
Mrs. Mary Novotne, 3036 Ottawa Avenue, was present and inquired relative to
widening of Ottawa Avenue South of the School property at the time the street is
resurfaced after the construction of the Sanitary Sewer.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
widening of Ottawa Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to Highway No. 7 was referred
to the Director of Public Works for study of feasibility and cost, br unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present. •
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Application of Leonard B. Levy for Special Use Permit
Application of Leonard B. Levy for special use permit (deferred from
December 3, 1956) was discussed. The City Manager presented a survey of business
establishments with outside storage of materials and equipment including L.
Levy's place at 2625 Louisiana Avenue after discussion the following motion was
made.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis,
that the Zoning Ordinance relative to Contractors equipment and material storage,
be enforced. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Proposed fence at 31st Street and Oregon Avenue
Letter was read by Councilman Schadow requesting action on the original
request for a chain link fence around sump at 31st Street and Oregon Avenue. The
Letter was referred to the City Manager for action.
Regarding Accident with involved Police Officer
The City Manager told about the accident which involved a police offices,
and that the Insurance Company would represent the officer to the extent of their
liability.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City
Attorney was authorized to advise and represent Police Officer,David Schafer in
district court action brought against him by Delma Robidoux etal on account of
accident which occured in line of his duty as a police officer of the City, by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the lists
of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated
December 10, 1956, in the total amounts of $418.73 for payroll, and $26,327.94
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.
Resolution No. 350
Resolution No. 350, entitled Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral
from Citizens State Bank of St. Louis Park, was read by the secretary.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution
No. 350 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Resolution Regarding Hospital Fund Resolution-No. 347
Resolution No. 347, entitled Resolution Approving the Objectives of the
United Hospital Fund was read by the secretary.
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Resolution No. 347 continued
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
Resolution No. 347 was adopted by unanimous vote of all memners of the Council
present. ,
Promotion of Gene Schurman
The City Manager reported to the City Council that he had promoted Gene
Schurman to Engineering Aide II, effective January 1, 1957.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:57 p.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Torval:Jorvig cting Mayor
ATTEST:
?osep Just , Secretary