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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9, 1956 =
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
R. C. Fernstrom at 8:07 P. M.
Invocation was given by Reverend Bennett Brudevold of Aldersgate
Methodist Church.
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 Attorney, City Clerk, and Acting Secretary.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
the minutes of meeting held April 2, 1956 were approved, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Petition for Rezoning - Sunco of Minnesota
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch March 29,
1956, a public hearing was had on the petition of Sunco of Minnesota to rezone
Lots 48, 49, and the NW 15 feet of Lot 47, Block 175, Rearrangement of
St. Louis Park from Residential Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District ,
and from "C" Density District to "D" Density District (3379 Brownlow
Avenue) for the purpose of moving a four-plex thereon.
Mr. Arvo Lapakko, 3371 Brownlow Avenu@ appeared -- for information.
Max Elkin, ,2610 Vernon Avenue, petitioner said Mr. Doepke said that the
building will move OK. He will replace the dry rot, etc. Mr. Arnold Linna,
3370 Brownlow Avenue, and Airs. H. S. Jacobson, 3363 Brownlow Avenr'e
appeared regarding the locatien of the building and garage on the lot.
Public Hearing on Petition for Rezoning - John D. Nevin
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch March
29, 1956, a public heating was had on the petition of John D. Nevin to rezone
Lot 3, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition from Residential Use
District to Limited Commercial Use District. No persons appeared.
ORDINANCE
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park,
rezoning Lots 48 aad 49 and the northwest 15 feet of Lot 47, Block 175,
Rearrangement of St. Louis Park from Residence Use District to Multiple
Dwelling Use District, and from "C" Density District to "D" Density District;
and Lot 3, Block 5, Minikanda Vista Second Addition from Residence Use
District to Limited Commercial Use District, was read, and April 16, 1956
was set as date for second reading of same, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present. .
Petitions
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
the following petitions were read and referred to the Director of Public
Works, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
P-1632 Petition for curb and gutter on the ES of Nevada
Avenue from 18th Street to Franklin Avenue - By
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Samuel B. Goldman and others.
P-1633 Petition for water main in Nevada Avenue from 14th
Street to 16th Street - By S. M. Mc Namara and others.
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Petitions, continued
P-1637 Petition for curb and gutter on the ES of Pennsylvania
Avenue from 29th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard -
By Gene Schadow and others.
P-1638 Petition for sidewalk on the ES of Pennsylvania Avenue
from 29th Street to Minnetonka Boulevard - By Gene
Schadow and others.
Bingo
Notification of intent of the Most Holy Trinity Parent-Teacher Associa-
tion to hold a benefit bingo game in the auditorium of their school on April
13, 1956, was read.
• On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
the above notice was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Notification of intent that the Brookside School PTA is planning to
hold a school carnival on Saturday, April 28, 1956 at 7:30 P. M. at which
they would like to play bingo, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
the above notice was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Request for Special Zoning Exception to Permit Location of Sign
Request for special zoning exception to permit the location of a 5' x
12' ground sign at 6600 Excelsior Boulevard - by Western Outdoor Advertising
Company was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
above request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recom-
mendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Permission to Install Two 32 Ft. Driveways for Filling Station
Request for permission to install two (2) thirty-two ft. driveways for
filling station on Excelsior Boulevard between France and Huntington Avenues -
by Laurence N. Nelson, Attorney for Mr. Husby, was read. _
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
the above request was denied, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
the request of Mr. Husby (see above) to put any portion of his driveways
over City lift station at Minnetonka Boulevard and Glenhurst Avenue was denied
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Approval of Issuance of Building Permit for Furniture Store
Request for approval of issuance of building permit for construction of
70' x 100' building at 4140 Excelsior Boulevard by Rutledge Construction
Company, to be used by Boulevard Furniture Company as a retail furniture
store was read. (see Item 8g of this meeting for Planning Commission's
report, etc. )
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
the above request was approved, and the Building Department was authorized
to issue same, subject to compliance with all building codes and ordinances
of the City, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Request for issuance of Building Permit for 2 1/2 Story Office Building
Request of Henry Shanedling & Sons for approval of issuance of
building permit for construction of 2 1 /2 story office building at Minnetonka
Boulevard and Huntington Avenue was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
the Building Inspector was instructed to issue building permit for above,
with a setback allowance on Huntington Avenue side of not less than 6 ft. as
specified in Resolution No. 177 adopted November 7, 1955, and subject to
all applicable codes and ordinances of the City, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council _present.
Plat - Aretz Addition
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis,
the plat of Aretz Third Addition was approved subject to the City Attorney's
approval of title and subject to the platter making payment for the 60 ft.
water main assessment against the piece ofa property taken out for Gettys-
burg Avenue, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Re-routing Buses
Request from Robert E. Congdon, 2501 Boone Avenue, dated April 5,
1956 for re-routing buses from the 8500 block of West 25th Street, was read
by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
above request was referred to the City Manager for checking and report on
April 16th, with the suggestion that he check the possibility of using Westwood
Luthern Church property, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
pre sent.
Request for Issuance of a Watchman's License
Request for issuance of al Watchman's License made by Rex Rogers of
Park Patrol was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
the above request was referred!to the Committee of the Whole, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Counlcil present.
Hearing Date Set for Proposed Improvement of Dakota Avenue
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 229, setting hearing on proposed improvement of Dakota Avenue from
33rd Street to the, Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railroad Tracks having
been read by the Secretary, was adopted by .unanimous- vote of all members
of the Council present. (Hearing date, April 30, 1956).
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
the City Attorney was directed to prepare an agreement with the School Board
for the resurfacing, lowering of water main, sloping of adjacent property,
and replacement of sidewalks 3.1- connection with proposed improvement of
Dakota Avenue - the entire cost to be born by the School Board, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Co I cil present.
First Reading of Proposed New Building Code Ordinance
First reading of proposed ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, i
MOVING, REMOVAL, CONVERSION, DEMOLITION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIP-
MENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR: DECLAR-
ING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE DISTRICTS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLAI i' )
TION .THEREOF AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THERE-
WITH was made by the Secretary.
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First Reading of Proposed Building Code Ordinance, cont'd
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, April
16, 1956 was set as date for second reading of above proposed ordinance, by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. -
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Proposed Ordinance to Amend the Administrative Code to Provide
for a Park and Recreation Department and a Park and
Recreation Advisory Board
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
proposed ordinance to amend the administrative code to provide for a Park
and Recreation Department and a Park and Recreation Advisory Board was
deferred to April 16, 1956 for a first reading, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning
Ordinance with Respect- to Lot Size
First reading of a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
with respect to lot size was made by the Secretary.
It was moved by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the second reading of above ordinance be made on April 16, 1956.
Motion was passed by the following roll call vote --- Councilman Bolmgren,
nay; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig,
yea; Councilman Schadow, yea, Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, nay.
Ordinance No. 522
Second reading of Ordinance No. 522, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMEND-
ING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, by deleting
therefrom Subdivisions 10. 3-30, 10. 3-31, and 10. 3-32, was made by the
Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Wolf, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
Ordinance No. 522 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Coun-
cil present.
Ordinance No. 523
Second reading of Ordinance No. 523, entitled AN ORDINANCE AUTHOR-
IZING THE TRANSFER OF SUMS .FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF
THE BUDGET TO OTHER PURPOSES, was waived by unanimous consent of
all members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
Ordinance No. 523 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Ordinance No. 524 .
Second reading of Ordinance No. 524, entitled AN ORDINANCE ESTAB-
LISHING A MUNICIPAL SERVICE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF
ALL GARBAGE AND REFUSE ACCUMULATED IN THE CITY; PRESCRIBING
REGULATIONS FOR THE STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF GARBAGE, AND
REFUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION BY THE
CITY OF FEES FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND
REFUSE; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ITS PRO-
VISIONS, was waived by unanimous consent of all members of the Council
present.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
Ordinance No. 524 was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Coun-
cil present.
Planning Commission's Report on Preliminary Plat of Penn Realty Plaza
Planning Commission's report dated April 4, 1956 on the preliminary
plat of Penn Realty Plaza Addition --- bounded by Minnetonka Boulevard,
33rd Street, Utah Avenue, and Great Northern Tracks was read, recommend-
ing acceptance, subject to revisions described therein.
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Planning Commission's Report on Preliminary Plat of Penn
Realty Plaza Addition, continued
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
request of Penn Realty Company for approval of preliminary plat of Penn
Realty Plaza Addition was denied as submitted, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report on Request for Special Use Permit
Planning Commission's report dated April 4, 1956, on the request of
Park Assembly of God Church for a special use permit under authority of
Sections 10. 3-33 and 10. 5 of the Zoning Ordinance, to permit a church at
Minnetonka Boulevard and Gettysburg Avenue, was read --- recommending
denial of same. Pastor Wilbur Wacker has asked that action on this matter
be deferred until April 16th.
Orville Babcock, 8919 Minnetonka Boulevard was present and asked
for more time to present petiti�n in opposition.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
the above request was deferred' to meeting of April 16, 1956, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report upon Application for Waiver of Setback
Requirements to Permit a 25' Front Yard Setback - H. M. Carney
Planning Commission's report upon the application of Henry M. Carney
for waiver of setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority
of Sections 20. 4-6 and 20. 5 thereof, to permit a 25' front yard setback at
4065 Toledo Avenue, was read --- recommending that same be granted.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
the above request for 25' front yard setback at 4065 Toledo Avenue was
approved, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report upon Application for Special Use Permit
Planning Commission's report dated April 4, 1956 upon the application
of Socony Mobil Oil Company for a special use permit under authority of
Sections 10. 3-18, 10. 3-32, and 10. 5 of the Zoning Ordinance to (a) authorize
the use of Lots 6, 7, Block 8, Lenox Addition (SE Corner of Louisiana •
Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard) for filling station purposes, and (b)
authorize commercial use of the same premises inasmuch as it is within 100'
of a residence district, recommending approval of same.
RESOLUTION NO. 230
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
Resolution No. 230, granting permit under Section 10. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of St. Louis Park to Socony Mobil Oil Company for the location
of a filling station on Lots 6 and 7, Block 8, Lenox Addition, having been
read by the Secretary, was adopted by the following roll call vote: Councilman
Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Council-
man Jorvig, yea; Councilman SLhadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor
Fernstrom, nay.
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Planning Commission's .Report upon Application of Socony Mobil Oil
Company for Permit to Authorize the Extension of Commercial Zoning
Planning Commission's report dated April 4, 1956 upon the application
of Socony Mobil Oil Company for permit under authority of Sections 20. 4
and 20. 5 of the Zoning Ordinance to authorize the extension of the commercial
zoning of the property described in above motion, to include the West 20'
of Lot 5, Block 8, Lenox Addition was read --- recommending the approval
of same with the understanding that the extension of this commercial use
zoning is primarily for the purpose of screen planting, but that a driveway
will use a small portion of the land adjacent to Minnetonka Boulevard
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Planning Commission's Report upon Application of Socony Mobil Oil
Co. for Permit to Authorize Extension of Commercial Zoning, Continued
RESOLUTION NO. 231
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
Resolution No. 231, GRANTING PERMIT FOR EXTENSION OF COMMERCIAL
USE UNDER SECTION 20. 4-3 OF, THE ZONING ORDINANCE to Socony Mobil
Oil Company for the West 20 feet of Lot 5, Block 8, Lenox Addition, having
been read by the City Attorney, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report upon Request for Permit to Use Store
Building for Uses Consistent with those Permitted in Limited Commercial
Zoning Dana M. Thompson , owner
Planning Commission's report dated April 4, 1956 upon the request of
Dana M. Thompson for a permit under authority of Sections 20. 4-8 and 20. 5
of the Zoning Ordinance to use the store building at 4348 Brookside Avenue
for uses consistent with those permitted in Limited Commercial Zoning was
read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
a special use permit was granted to Dana M. Thompson to use or lease the
store building at 4348 Brookside Avenue for office purposes only purauant
to Section 20. 4-8 of the Zoning Ordinance, the permit being limited to Dana
M. Thompson and not being assignable, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Planning Commission's Report upon Application of Rutledge Construction
Company.for Permit to Construct Store Building within 100' of Residence
District (Boulevard Furniture Company)
Planning Commission's report dated April 4, 1956 upon the application
of Rutledge Construction Company for a permit (special use) under authority
of Sections 10. 3-32 and 10. 5 of the Zoning Ordinance, to authorize the com-
mercial use of the premises at 4140 Excelsior Boulevard which is within 100'
of a residence district was read.
RESOLUTION NO. 232
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
Resolution No. 232, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 10. 3 OF THE ZON-
ING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK to Rutledge Construction
Company for the purpose of constructing a store building to be used for
retail store purposes at 4140 Excelsior Boulevard having been read a by the
Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Final Plat - Arden Park, Second Addition
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
the final plat of Arden Park, Second Addition was approved and accepted,
and the City Clerk was directed to sign same for the City, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
City Attorney Directed to Contact Village of Edina Re Lots in Arden Park 2nd
-On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
the City Attorney was directed to consult the Village of Edina regarding the
squaring up of Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 1, Arden Park Second Addition and to
report back to the City Council, by unani mous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Bids for Pump House for Well No. 8
Bids were received by the City Manager at 10:00 AM this date for
the construction of pump house for Well #8 --- from the following bidders:
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Bids for Pump House for Well No. 8, continued
Adams Construction Company $10, 520. 00
Leaf Construction Company 10, 552. 00
George F. Cook Construction 11, 373. 00
Sigurd Johnson 11, 799. 00
Donald Frantz 12, 005. 00
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
Brandhorst & Leadholm, Architects, the Director of Public Works, and the
City Manager were directed to get completion date from all Bidders for
April 16th meeting, by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea;
Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig,
yea; Councilman Schadow, not voting; and Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Schedule for Paving Excelsior and Minnetonka Boulevards
Schedule for the paving 1 of Excelsior and Minnetonka Boulevards was
presented to the Council, and discussed.
Hearing Date Set for Rezoning
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
the City Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing to be held on
May 7, 1956 for the rezoning of property at the SW Corner of Brunswick
Avenue and Cambridge Street known as 3850 Brunswick Avenue and owned by
Phil Starkey --- from Reside!tial Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use
District, by unanimous vote of
all members of the Council present.
Water Hole --- ES of 34th & Sumter
E. C. Swenson, 3409 Sumter Avenue, and J. C. Sundean, 3413 Sumter
Avenue appeared regarding a water hole at 34th Street and Sumter (East Side)
which they consider a dangerous spot for young children, etc.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
this matter was referred to thlle Director of Public Works for investigation
and report back to the Council!.
Volunteer Fireman's Pension
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
Volunteer Fireman's pension status of Carl Iverson and Robert Sorensen
was referred to the City Attorney for checking andreport, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Water Works Conference
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
Councilman Bolmgren was authorized to attend the Water Works Conference
at St. Louis, Missouri, May 61 to 12, 1956 with necessary expenses paid,
by a yea vote of all members of the Council except Councilman Bolmgren
who did not vote.
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
the following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were
accepted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
Gas Kenwood Plumbing and Heating Company
Superior Furnace Company, Incorporated
Heating Superior Furnace Company, Incorporated
Plumbing Kenwood Plumbing and Heating Company
Request to Use City Property for a Circus - American Legion Post
Letter from Frank Lundberk Post, dated April 9, 1956 requesting
permission to use City owned prop rty adjacent to 37th Street and Wooddale
Avenue for a circus on June 26, 1956, was read.
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Request for Use of City Property for a Ci rcus - American Legion, Cont'd
It was determined that Ordinance No. 79 did not apply, so
It was moved by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig that
the Frank Lundberg Post, American Legion be granted permission to use
City property, east of NWooddale Avenue and South of 37th Street - space to
be designated by the City Manager for circus performance on June 26, 1956,
with the stipulation that the City Attorney be furnished the liability insurance
policy well in advance of that date for checking and approval, and that the
Legion attend to leaving the property in manner found, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
Reports of Department Heads
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
the following reports of City Department Heads for March, 1956 were read
and ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
Animal
Building
Fire
Police
Justice of Peace - E. A. Lienee
Justice of Peace - Anton Yngve
Special Permit to Connect to Sewer - Minnesota Rubber & Gasket Co.
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren
that the Minnesota Rubber and Gasket Company be hereby granted a special
permit to connect their new building now under construction on Lots 6 and
7, Block 43, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park to the manhole at the inter-
section of Alabama Avenue and West 37th Street for sewer service --- with
the understanding that they shall pay an assessment of $935. 00 at the time
they take out the regular permit and that they will be given credit for said
payment when sewer is constructed adjacent to said property; and that the
aforementioned sanitary sewer service shall be installed as directed by the
Director of Public Works. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
list of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council,
dated April 9, 1956, in the total amount of $27, 345. 85 for vendors were
approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were author-
ized to issue checks covering same, by the following roll call vote: Council-
man Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea;
Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Kennith Wolfe,
yea, and Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
the meeting was adjourned at 2:10 A. M. , April 10, 1956, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
ATTEST:
R. B. Connery, ActiSecretary