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COUNCIL MEETING - December 27, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R.
111 C. Fernstrom at 8:10 p.m.
Invocation was given by Rev. Paul Obenauf of Wooddale Lutheran Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
Robert Ehrenberg
Torval Jorvig
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager and the Secretary.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the minutes
of meeting held December 17, 1956, were approved, by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
Application for Permit to Inhabit a Trailer - Lynn J. Rhodes
Application by Lynn J. Rhodes, dated December 14, 1956, for permit to in-
habit a trailer from December 17, 1956 to June 17, 1957 at 6701 Wayzata Boulevard,
was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
request of Lynn J. Rhodes to inhabit a trailer at 6701 Wayzata Boulevard until
June 17, 1957 was approved and the permit granted by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
Request for Permission to Construct a Tile Line at 16th Street - Village of Minnetonka
Request from the Village of Minnetonka, dated December 12, 1956, for permiss-
ion to construct a tile line at 16th Street and Ford Road, was read. (M C 56-15)
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
above request was referred to the Director of Public Works for advise and recommen-
dation by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request to Inhabit a Trailer at 3799 Highway No. 100 by Ernest _Jacobsen
Request from Ernest Jacobsen (Belt Line Pay Dump) dated December 11, 1956,
for permit to inhabit a trailer house at 3799 Highway No. 100 was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,. the above
request of Ernest Jacobsen for permission to inhabit a trailer at 3799 Highway No.
100 was approved and permit granted for year 1957 by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
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Petition for Opening and Grading Hurst Avenue - Almar Company and Others
Petition from Almor Company and others dated December 14, 1956, for the
opening and grading of Hurst Avenue from Lake St. to NW Corner of Lot 1, Block 57A
and to NE Corner of Lots 17, Block 164 in Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, was
received.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
petition of Almor Company and others, dated December 14, 1956, P-1706, for the
opening and grading of Hurst Avenue from Lake Street to NW Corner of Lot 1,
Block 57A and the NE Corner of Lots 17, Block 164, Rearrangement of St. Louis ,
Park was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor for
advise and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Expression of Approval of Landscaping behind Miracle Mile-
Letter received from Investor's Diversified Service Inc. , dated December
13, 1956, requesting expression of approval of landscaping and fence behind
Miracle Mile Shopping Center was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the City
Manager was directed to write a letter to Shopping Centers, Inc. and to Corrigan
Properties Inc. stating that as of the present time they are complying with the
agreement on file, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Application for License to Sell Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor - by New Dutch Grill
Application from New Dutch Grill, 7113 Wayzata Boulevard, (deferred from
December 17, 1956) for license to sell non-intoxicating malt liquor was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the appli-
cation of New Dutch Grill by Dorothy J. and Edw. T. Mc Donald for renewal of the
license to sell non-intoxicating malt Liquor on-sale at 7113 Wayzata Boulevard
was approved and license granted, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present. •
Resolution No. 354 Designating Official Paper for 1957
Resolution No. 354, entitled "Resolution Designating Legal Newspaper for
the Calendar Year 1957" was read by the secretary.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution
No. 354 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. •
First Reading of Proposed Plumbing Code
First reading of proposed ordinance adopting a Plumbing Code was not made.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action on
the above code was deferred to January 7, 1957 by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
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First Reading of Heating. Ventilating and Air Conditioning Code
111 First reading of proposed ordinance adopting a Heating, Ventilating and Air
Conditioning Code was not made.
On motion of Councilman Wblfe, secondedt,by Councilman Ehrenberg, action on
the above code was deferred to January 7, 1957 by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
First Reading of Proposed Gas Piping Code
First reading of proposed ordinance adopting Gas Piping Cade was not made.
Qn motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action on
the above ordinance adopting Gas Piping Code was deferred to January 7, 1957 by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
First Reading of Proposed Electrical Code
First reading of proposed ordinance adopting Electrical Code was not made.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action on
the above ordinance adopting Electrical Code was deferred to January 7, 1957 by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Park
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance -Rezoning Lots 63/68. Blk. 174. Re. of St. Louis/
First reading of proposed ordinance rezoning Lots 63 thru 68, Block 174, Re-
arrangement of St. Louis Park from Multiple Dwelling Use District to Light Indus-
trial Use District was waived by unanimous consent of all members of the Council
present.
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that
the second reading of the above proposed ordinance be made on January 7, 1957,
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Transferring_ Fund. for Salary Increases
Second reading of proposed ordinance transferring funds within the 1957
appropriation to provide for salary increases was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, action on
the above proposed ordinance was deferred to January 7, 1957 by unanimous vote of
all members of the Councilman present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Transferring Fins to Park Funds
Second reading of proposed Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds and
Providing Appropriation for Repair and Remodeling Community Center Building was
waived by unanimous consent of all members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Ordinance
111 No. 552 entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds and Providing
Appropriation for Repair and Remodeling Community Center Building was adopted by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Council Meeting - December 31, 1956
Report on Cost of Community Center Building
Report by the City Manager on the total cost of the Community Center Build-
ing to date was read. (M & C No. 56-17)
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
report was ordered filed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Approval of Members of the Recreation Commission
Letter received from the Independent School District #205 Board Meeting,
dated November 20, 1956, approving the three School District members of the Park
and Recereation Advisory Commission appointed by the Mayor and approved by the
Council November 12, 1956 was read.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
letter was ordered filed.
Proposed Class Specifications
Proposed class specifications for inclusion in the City Position Classification
Plan was read. (M & C No. 56-16)
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing class specifications were approved and ordered included in the Position Class-
ification Plan of the City by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
1. City Manager Interne
2. Administrative Assistant to the City Manager
3. Engineering Aide III
4. Parks Foreman
5. Recreation Leader I
6. Recreation Leader II
7. Recreation Leader III
8. Recreation Leader IV
9. Assistant Recreation Supervisor
10. Recreation Director
Length of Term of the Three School District Members of the Park and Recreation Comm.
Designation by the Mayor of the length of term for the three Sbhool District
members of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission appointed November 12, 1956
are as follows:
Ed Owens -2 years
Chas J. Duepner -1 year
C. R. Middleton -1 year
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
designations by the Mayor of the length of term of the three School District
members of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission were approved by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
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Appointment of the Three City Members of the Park and Recreation Advisory Comm.
Appointment by the Mayor of the three City members of the Park and Recrea-
tion Advisory Commission; by name and length of term, are as follows:
Willard Keller 2 years
Grace Westphal 2 years
Adolph Fine 1 year
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
appointments were approved by unanimous vote .of all members of the Council present.
Selection of Council's Ex-officio Member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Comm.
Councilman Schadow was selected by the Mayor as the Council's ex-officio
member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
selection made by the Mayor was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Appointment of Dorothy I. Olson - Police Department
Appointment was made by the City Manager of Dorothy I. Olson, to probationary
Clerk I status, to fill the position in the Police Department provided for in the
1957 budget, effective January 2, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the appoint-
ment of Dorothy I. Olson, by the City Manager, to probationary Clerk I, in Police
Department,was consented to and approved by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Promotion of Mary Etta Green
The City Manager proposed the promotion of Mary Etta Green from Clerk I
to Clerk II in the Civil Defense Department.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
promotion of Mary Etta Green as proposed by the City Manager was concurred with,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, 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:
Brede, Incorporated Sign
Coca-Cola Bottling Company "
Dahlen Sign Company "
Hamann Sign Company "
Mwyers Outdoor Advertising, Inc. "
Leroy Sign, Inc. It
Naegele Advertising Company, Inc."
Nordquist Sign Company, Inc.
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League of Minnesota Municipalities 1957 Legislative Programme
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
League of Minnesota Municipalities 1957 Legislative Programme was ordered placed
on file by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the lists
of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council,, dated
December 27, 1956, in the total amounts of $262.26 for payroll, and $25,041.-71
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 Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, 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:
Payment No. 8 - Joint Improvement for the Village
of Golden Valley and the City of St. Louis Park
Contract Price - $678,536.50
Contractor_- Nodland-Barbarossa Company
Amount of this payment - $44,766.00
St. Louis Park's Share - $9,442.43.
Claim for Damages from Eva Constance Ilstrjlp
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
claim for damages from Eva Constance Ilstrup, 3800 Natchez Avenue, in the amount
of $10,000.00 was referred to the City Attorney for investigation by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Request from Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Inc. to move a Bulletin Board
Request from Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Inc., dated December 19, 1956, to
have a 10' x 40' bulletin board moved to their property on Highway Seven and
placed next to their Suburban Chevrolet board.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request of Meyers Outdoor Advertising, Inc. was referred to the Planning Commission
fpr advise and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
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IIILetter Received from State Highway Department Re: Crossings at 26th i1 28th Streets
Letter received from the Minnesota State Highway Department, dated December
. 17, 1956, regarding the crossings at 26th and 28th Streets and State Highway No.
7-was read and discussed.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
matter was deferred to January 7, 1957, motion lost by 1 yea and 3 nays.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
City Manager was directed to convey to the State Highway Department the feeling
of the-City Council as to the closing of the center strip at 26th i 28th Streets,
in principal; and we will take definite action when we see plans of east and west
service road and underpass north of 26th on both sides of Highway No. 100 and
further that the Council is concerned of the eventual necessity of another east-
west grade separation on Highway No. 100 between Cedar Lake Road and Minnetonka
Boulevard, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Regarding Police Pension
On mption of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the City
Manager was directed to meet with Police Pension Committee to work out method of
payment of 2% not deducted from salaries since''start of pension plan to January 1,
1957, and report recommendation to the City Council, by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
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III Financial Report - November 30. 1956
The City-Manager presented the Financial Report for period ending November
30, 1956.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
Financial Report for Period ending November 30, 1956 was ordered filed.
Easement Grant from Belt Line Industrial Center
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the accep-
tance was approved of Easement Grant, dated December 18, 1956, from Belt Line
Industrial Center Inc. to the City conveying a storm sewer easement over the W2
of Section 6, Township 28, Range 24; and the City Attorney was authorized to record
same by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
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