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COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 25, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fernstrom
at 8:02 P.M.
Invocation was given by Rev. Lloyd Nordstrom of Park Baptist Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. C. Davis
Robert Ehrenberg
Torval Jorvig
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, and Secretary.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Ehxeiberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes
of meeting held June 18, 1956, were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Bituninous Surfacing of Streets
Pursuant to notice published in the S Louis Park is atch June 14 and 21,
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1956, a public hearing was had on proposed we'ei-ma±R-ex ens± a escri a therein,
designated as Improvements Nos. 56-29 thru 56-38. The following persons appeared:
Harry Ratner, owner of Lot 1, La Meres Addition, called attention to job 56-37 -
explaining that same should be 27th Street and not 37th Street.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that Improve-
ment No. 56-37 - 37th Street from Xenwood Avenue to Yosemite Avenue be removed from
the hearing as it should be 27th Street instead of 37th Street and the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an add to be presented to the City Clerk, for advertising,
with hearing date set for July 16, 1956, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, action on Improve-
ment Nos. 56-29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 38 was deferred to July 2, 1956, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the Clerk
was authorized to advertise for Bids for Street Surfacing, Improvement Nos. 56-29
thru 56-38, July 16, 1956 at 10:00 a.m., by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Dr. Sponsel, 4200 Ottawa Avenue asked what has happened so far? Mayor
Fernstrom explained to Dr. Sponsel how improvements were set up and acted upon.
Hearing on Proposed Water Main Extension
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 14 and 21,
1956, a public hearing was had on proposed water main extension described therein,
designated as Improvements Nos. 56-41, 56-42, and 56-44. The following persons
appeared: Mrs. W. E. Moore, 3359 Brunswick Avenue, asked for the location of
Improvement No. 56-41 and the same was explained to her.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that Improve-
ment No. 56-44 be removed from hearing and the City Attorney was asked to prepare
a new advertisement for the City Clerk to insert for publication, hearing to be
July 16, 1956, motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action was
deferred on proposed improvement Nos. 56-41 & 56-42, until July 2, 1956, by unani-
mous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Hearing on Proposed Water Main Extension - continued
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City
Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids on Improvement Nos. 56-41, 56-42 and
56-44, July 16, 1956 at 10:00 a.m., by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Councilman Schadow arrived at 8:21 P.M.
Hearing on Proposed Alley Grading
Pursuant to notices published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 14 and 21,
1956, a public hearing was had on proposed alley grading described therein, desig-
nated as Improvement No. 56-40. ' No persons appeared.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the
above proposed Alley Grading Improvement No. X56-40 was deferred to July 2, 1956,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Reconsidering motion deferring Action of Improvements
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that they re-
consider motions deferring action on the following Improvements: Bituminous Sur-
facing Nos. 56-29 thru 56-36 and 56-38; Water Main Extensions Nos. 56-41 and 56-42;
Alley Grading No. 56-40.
Motion was withdrawn as it was determined that it took six members of the
Council to adopt resolution for improvements under the State Statutes.
Request for Variation of Use District Regulations
Communication from Mrs. Louise M. Kelley requesting a permit under authority
of Section 20.4 of the Zoning Ordinance for.variation of use district regulations
for Lots 1 thru 6 of Home Addition (near 22nd and Nevada) to authorize the use of
the premises for a public dump. The existing zoning is Open Development, and pro-
posed use falls under Heavy Industrial.
Mr. S. Meshbesher, Attorney, representing Mrs. Louise M. Kelley, spoke in
favor of request - Mrs. Kelley said that after the place had been partially filled,
she would purchase good top fill. They promised good supervision.
Mayor Fernstrom pointed out that zoning may interfere as it now stands.
Attorney E. T. Montgomery says this kind of Use could be done by special permit
under the Zoning ordinance. He also suggested that Mrs. Kelley supplement her re-
quest with further request for a_ special permit stating how she proposes to handle
the situation as stated this evening.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request was referred to the City Planning Commission for advice and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Reports from Minneapolis Gas Company for 1955
Communication from Minneapolis Gas Company enclosing (1) Annual Report to
Security Holders, '(2) Statement of gross income for the year ending December 31,
1955, for the entire Company, for the Suburban Division, and for the City of St.
Louis Park, (3) Balance Sheet as of December' 31, 1955, for the entire Company, for
the Suburban Division and for the City of St: Lguis Park.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
communication was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
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Request for Variation_of-,Setback Requirements to Permit Location of Sign
Request for variation of setback requirements under authority of Section
20.4-6 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the location of a pole mounted sign at
4120 Minnetonka Boulevard, by Western Outdoor Advertising Company was read.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation, by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Application for Membership in "Underwriting Agencies"
Application for membership in "Underwriting Agencies" as defined in Resolu-
tion No. 242 prescribing rules and regulations for the purchase of City Insurance,
by C. L. Hurd, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
application was referred to the City Manager for the required investigation and
report, Monday July 2, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Petitions for Improvements
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing petitions for public improvements were referred to the Director of Public Works
and the City Assessor, and that there attention be called to the facilities near by
belonging to Minneapolis, that maybe could be used by Special Permit, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
P-1672 Sanitary Sewer in Drew Avenue from 24th Street to City Limits,
by Lewis Davidson, 2320 Drew Avenue South and others.
P-1673 Water Main in Drew Avenue from 24th Street to City Limits,
by Lewis Davidson, 2320 Drew Avenue South and others.
P-1674 Grading and stabilized base on Drew Avenue from 24th Street
to City Limits, by Samuel Held, 2310 Drew Avenue So. and others.
Resolution No. 249
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Resolution
No. 249, amending resolution imposing restrictions on use of water, having been
read by the Secretary of the Council was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Resolution No. 250
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Resolution
No. 250 setting hearing on sanitary sewers, Improvements Nos. 56-24, 26, 27, 28
for July 23, 1956, having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 251
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution
No. 251, providing for the employment of George M. Hansen to Audit the accounts
and records of the City for the 1956 fiscal year, having been read by the Secretary,
was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Creating and Establishing Fire Zones
The first reading of proposed ordinance creating and establishing fire
zones was made by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, July
2, 1956 was set as date for second reading of above ordinance, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Transferring Funds
First reading of proposed ordinance Transferring $11,600.00 From the
Emergency Allowance Appropriation of the General Fund to the Appropriation for
the Planning and Zoning Commission was made by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, July 2,
1956 was set as date for second reading of above proposed ordinance, by unanimous
vote of all members of .the Council present.
Proposed Ordinance Designating llhru Streets
First reading of proposed ordinance designating particular streets as thru
streets and designating certain intersections as stop intersections was made by
the Secretary. A petition was received from B. M. Norum, 3912 Joppa Avenue and
- others, dated June 9, 1956, asking for the same consideration of Joppa Avenue with
respect to stop signs as the other streets in the area, and to check the so called
"Drag Strip" practices by certain folks. Mr. Norum should be advised of the receipt
of this petition.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, July 2, 1956
was set as date for second reading of above proposed ordinance, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 219 - ORDINANCE NO.533
Second Reading of proposed ordinance relealing Ordinance No. 219 entitled
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR NON ELECTED OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE was waived by unanimous consent of the Members of
the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above
Ordinance No. 533 was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Report on speed checking equipment by Chief of Police
A report on speed checking equipment by the Chief of Police was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the matter
was deferred to July 2, 1956, to give Councilman Bolmgren, the opportunity to be
present, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Bids on Water Meters and Copperhorns and Corporation Stops
The City Engineer's tabulation of bids on Water Meters and Copperhorns and
Corporation Stops and his recommendation for the award of contract for same was
read and discussed.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the
above Bids be rejected and the City Manager was instructed to advertise for bids
in the Official Paper and a Nationally circulated paper, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
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Request for Special Rezoning Exception to Permit Sign Withdrawn
Request for special zoning exception to permi the location of sign at 6300
Excelsior Boulevard (deferred from June 18, 1956) . No action taken as Western
Outdoor Advertising Company asked that this request be withdrawn.
Reconveyance of Property to Edina Homes, Inc.
The matter of request for reconveyance of property on the West Side of Utah
Avenue and South of Minnetonka Boulevard, to Edina Homes, Inc., deferred from
June 11th meeting was presented. The Director of Public Works report on cost of
reconstruction of storm sewer was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action on
the above matter was deferred to July 2, 1956, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Report for Grading of Georgia Avenue North of 26th and Acceptance of Deeds
for Extension of Georgia ,Avenue
A -report on grading of Georgia Avenue North of 26th Street 801 and Accept-
ance of Deeds for Extension of Georgia Avenue by the Director of Public Works
was read, approving same.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action on
the above matter was deferred to July 9, 1956, by unanimous vote of all Memners of
the Council present.
Report on Estimate of Costs for Sanitary Sewer in Brook Lane
Report on estimate of costs for Sanitary Sewer in Brook Lane from Brookside
Avenue to 1501 south -- by the Director of Public Works.
On motion of Councilmen Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on
above matter was deferred to July 2, 1956, by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Request for Special Permit to Connect to Sewer Manhole
Request for special permit to connect house under construction at 2518 France
Avenue to sewer manhole at intersection of France Avenue and 25th Street, by David
Ackerberg was read. This request was presented to the Council on June 18 along
with a statement of cost of $969.25. This cost was in error and should have been
$843.75.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the permit
was amended to provide for payment of $843.75 instead of $969.25, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Proposal for Overhead Street Lighting
A proposal for a complete and modern overhead street lighting system, by
Northern States Power Company was reviewed by the Council. Mr. J . Rudolph and
Mr. J. Gallagher of Northern States Power Company were present at the meeting.
On motion of Councilman Davis , seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City
Attorney was requested to prepare a resolution accepting this plan. The City
Manager was instructed to put plan into operation and install lights requested by
petitions where they are so needed. Motion passed by four members of the Council
voting yea, Mayor Fernstrom voting nay, as he felt he was not ready at this time
and not fully enough acquainted with the plan.
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Acceptance of Deed for Public Street Purposes
Re: matter of accepting deed for the North 30 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4
of Home Addition (north side of Franklin from Louisiana Avenue west) for public
street purposes was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the deed
for the North 30 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 sof Home Addition (north side of
Franklin from Louisiana Avenue west) was accepted and the City Attorney was re-
qested to record same, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Sewage Rental Charge
Sewage Rental charge for Commercial enterprises using disposals for dispos-
ing of garbage was discussed.
Mayor Fernstrom explained that he felt that commercial enterprises using
our sewers to dispose of garbage should payimore than those who do not dispose
of garbage into sewer.
Mr. Kosmos of Park House discussed the matter with the Council.
Councilman Davis asked how industrial users are paying for sewer use and he
was told that at the present we have only two rates, residential and commercial.
City Manager Tom Chenoweth was asked to check our method against others to
see how we measure up.
La Miracle Drive-in
Mr. O'Brien, 4109 Utica Avenue, spoke, regarding the new drive-in project
at La Miracle Cafe, of which he says_ the neighbors are much opposed to.
Mayor Fernstrom says that action on this matter would be taken, as far as
the Council can undertake.
City Attorney was asked to make a study to determine what can be done.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the 'City
Manager and City Attorney were instructed to stop Drive-in operation at La Miracle
Cafe, at once, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Appointments
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis that
the following appointments be made effective June 26, 1956:
1. Nell Middleton as Clerk 1, Range16-Step A, Bi-weekly salary
$102.40 - in the Assessor's office.
2. Myrtle Fo nno as Clerk 1, Range 6, Step A, Bi-weekly salary
$102.40 - in the Assessor's office.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Jay
Christianson as Seasonal Custodial Worker in the Park Department at Range 10,
Step A, Bi-Weekly, Salary $126.40. Motions passed by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
Hamann Sign Company - Sign
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Request for Special Permit to Construct addition to Home
at 4017 Salem Avenue
W. D. Wetterland, 4017 Salem Avenue, requested permission to add a "family
room" on the rear of his present home and connect same to garage.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Building
Inspector was instructed to issue a building permit for the construction of the
addition requested subject to all applicable codes and ordinances of the City,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the lists of
verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated
June 25, 1956, in the total amounts of $442.77 for payroll, and $87,767.61 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 Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea;
Councilman Schadow, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
payments on contract work, presented by the City'Fhgineer 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. 1
Pump House at Well #8
Contractor, Leaf Construction'Co.
Contract Price, $10,552.00
Contract Date, April 16, 1956
Amount of this payment, $6,493.00
PARTIAL PAYMENT CERTIFICATE No. 3
Pumps, Piping & Appurtenances
Wells #3, 8 i 10
Contractor, Max Renner Well Co.
Contract Price, $40,755.80
Contract Date, February 20, 1956
Amount of this Payment, $7,451.60
PARTIAL PAYMENT CERTIFICATE NO. 3
Watermain, Project Nos. 55-107, 108 Fa 109
Contractor, Wolff Construction Co.
Contract Price, $38,161.35
Contract Date, January 9, 1956
Amount of this payment, $12,252.73
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FINAL CERTIFICATE
Aerial Surveys
Contractor, Mark Hurd Aerial Survey
Contract Price, $10,100.00 plus $21.00 Extra
Contract Date, November 14, 1955
Amount of this payment, $10,121.00
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Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:23 p.m. by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
R. . Fernstrom, Mayor
ATTEST:
•' eph J•stady Secretary