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Council Meeting, July 16, 1956
A,4regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Fernstrom at 8:13 P.M.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
H. C. Davis
Robert Ehrenberg
T,orval Jorvig
Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager Interni City Attorney and Secretary.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
minutes of meeting held July 94 1956, were approved, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Water Main Extensions
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 4 and
June 12, 1956, a public hearing was had on proposed water main extension des-
cribed therein, designated as Improvement No, 56-44. No persons appeared.
' RESOLUTION No. 261
Councilman
On motion of/Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution No.
261, ordering Improvement No. 56-44 - Water Main in W. 26th St. from Virginia
Ave. to Sumter Ave., In W. 25th St. from W. 26th St. to Sumter Ave., In Sumter
Ave. from W. 26th St. to Cedar Lake Road, having been read was adopted-by the
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Bituminous Surfacing,
Pursuant to notice published in the-St. Louis Park Dispatch July 4 and
12, 1956, a public hearing was had on proposed Bituminous Surfacing described
therein, designated as Improvement Nos. 56-35 and 56-37. The following person
appeared: Mr. Morris Lehrman, 2706 Xenwood Avenues asked regarding basis of
assessment. He was told that it would be assessed 2 block each way.
RESOLUTION NO. 262
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,-Res-•
olution No. 262, ordering Bituminous Surfacing of Streets Improvement Nos.
56-35 and 56-37, Zarthan Ave. from W. 28th St. to 260 feet south and W. 27th
Street from Xenwood Avenue to Yosemite Avenue, having been read was adopted
by the unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Regarding Traffic Signs Taken Out
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
City Manager's office be requested to make further survey on the Traffic
situation on 38th Streets and 44th Street,etc. and post some speed limit signs
on streets where stop-signs have been taken down, if Engineers-so find it
necessary, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Request for Special Permit to Connect To Watermain
Communication from Paul J. Janos, 2808 Georgia Avenue requesting a special
permit to connect to the watermain to supply his home now under construction
on lots 43, 44 and 45, Richmond Second Addition with water, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above request was approved with the understanding that Mr. Janos pay an assess-
ment of $561.00 at the time the permits are taken out, and that credit be given
for said payment when water main is constructed past said property, and that
the work shall be done under the supervisionof the Superintendent of the Water
Department, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petition for Change in Zoning from Residential to Commercial
Petition from Bernard E. Dixon and Hugh P. Mc Dermott, owners of Lots
19, 20 and 21, Block 4, J.F. Lyons 4th Addition requesting change in zoning
from Residential to Commercial was read, also attached communication from Paul
Lindmeier, Sales Representative for the Kunz Oil Company with explanation of
same.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman'Bolmgren, the
above petition was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recomm-
endations, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Mr. Olson. 9515 Minnetonka Boulevard Re: Building Permit
Mr. Olson, 9515 Minnetonka Boulevard was present and asked why a building
permit to enlarge building at 9445 Minnetonka Boulevard was granted.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, this matter
was referred to the City Manager for a report and to report to the Council at the
- next meeting, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Regarding Voting Machines for Hennepin County Suburban Municipalities
Communication from George M. Schott, County Attorney, with proposed
agreement attached for suggestions and comments regarding voting machines for
suburban municipalities on a County-wide basis was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City
Manager was instructed to prepare a resolution stating that we feel each
Community can better purchase their own voting machines, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Lot 7 & 8. Block 5, Maple Park Addition
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
building set back for lots 7 & 8, Block 5, Maple;Park Addition, be varied to
permit construction of a commercial building set back 20 feet from Dakota Avenue
pursuant to Section 20. 4-6 of the Zoning Ordinance, by the following roll call
vote Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea;
Councilman,Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea; Councilman Davis, nay; Councilman
Ehrenberg,__nay.
Regarding Expiration of Overhead Street Lighting Contract
Communication from Carl T. Bremicker of Northern States _Power Company re-
garding the expiration of the present overhead street lighting service February
28, 1957 between the City of St. Louis Park and Northern States Power, was read.
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Regarding Expiration of Overhead Street Lighting Contract - continued
. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above ,
communication was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Congratulations on Street Lighting Plan
Communication from Mrs. A. W. Lampe, 3924 Dakota Avenue, congratulating
the Council on adopting a comprehensive street lighting plan and looking for-
ward to that improvement in the Brooklawn area, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
communication was ordered filed and the City Manager was requested to acknowledge
Mrs. Lampe's letter, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Regarding 1956 Audit
Letter from George Hansen accepting employment to make the 1956 audit,
subject to conditions of Resolution No. 251 was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above
communication was ordered placed on file by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Proposed Bridge over Great Northern Tracks on Minnetonka Boulevard
Letter from L. P. Pederson, County Engineer, regarding proposed bridge
over Great Northern Tracks on Minnetonka Boulevard, requesting a decision from
the Council that plans may be made for the future, was presented for discussion.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the
County Highway Engineer be advised that it is the opinion of this Council
that a Bridge should be designed to provide sufficient distance or span for
Roadway under the bridge, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Petitions for Improvement
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the following
petitions for public improvements were referred to the Director of Public Works
and the City Assessor, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
P-1680 Sanitary Sewer in Eliot View Road from Hampshire Avenue to
Kentucky Lane.
P-1682 Sidewalk on North side of 41st Street from Vernon Avenue to
Webster Avenue
P-1683 Curb and Gutter on-North Side of 41st Street from Vernon
Avenue Ult. -Webster Avenue..
P-1684 Water Main' -,Franklin Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to
__ Te?cas Avenue,
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Request for permission to Extend Yosemite -
Communication from Sachs, Karlins, Grossman & Karlins, Attorney for
Aleck Goldfarb, requesting permission to extend Yosemite 150' south of its
present terminous south of 27th Street and to install water, sewer and pave-
ment base, with no expenditure on the part of the city, was read.
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Request for Permission to Extend Yosemite continued
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
the above matter was referred to the Director of Public Works for investiga-
tion and report, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Vacating Alley
The first reading of proposed ordinance vacating alley adjacent to
Loss 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 1, Lewiston Park was made by the
Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, July
23, 1956, was set as date for second reading of above ordinance by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Regarding Mosquito Control
Report on mosquito control, both ground and aerial spraying, by the
City Manager was read (requested July 9, 1956) . Many people were present.
that
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,/the
report on Mosquito control by the City Manager be filed and that no, action be
taken on Mosquito Control during the year 1956, by the following roll call •
vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Davis, Nay;
Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Schadow, nay; Councilman Wolfe, nay;
- Mayor Fernstrom, nay. Motion was lost.
On motion of Councilman Davis, Seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the
City Manager be instructed to secure proposals for the spraying of mosquitos
in St. Louis Park and present same to the State Entomologist for his approval
and have report back to Council for the July 23, 1956 meeting. The City
Attorney vas instructed to prepare ordinances necessary to cover financing and
' execution problem of Mosquito control. Motion was passed by all members of
the Council voting yea except Councilman Bolmgren voting nay.
Committee of the Whole Recommendation on Liquor Applications
Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting July 10, 1956, with respect
to a hearing date to consider the appications of Bernard Dahlberg and Ruedlingerts ,
Inc., was read.
On motion of Councilman Schadow,- seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that hearings
be set on application of the Golden Steer (Bernard Dahlberg and George Theros)
for an 6n-Sale license and Ruedlinger Inc. for Off-Sale license for sale of
intoxicating liquor be set for August 13, 1956, and that hearing be set for
application for J. Philip :Jordan (Park Tavern) be set for August 20, 1956 at the
uncil meetings on said dates, and the Clerk is' directed to publish and post
appropriate notice of said hearing, by the following roll call vote: Councilman
•Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Davis, nay; Councilman
Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Wolfe, May; Mayor Fernstrom,
abstained from voting.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, that
hearings be set on application of Bernard Dahlberg and George Theros for On-Sale
licenses and Ruedlinger Inc. for an Off-Sale license be set for August 13, 1956
and the Clerk is directed to publish and post appropriate notice of said hear-
ing, by unanimous vote 'of all members of the Council present.
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HearingDate July 30, 1956
Resoluion No. 263 Setting Hearing on Proposed Curb and Gutter Construction ,
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Reso-
lution No. 263 Setting hearing on proposed Curb and Gutter construction,
Improvement Nos. 56-47, 56-48, 56-49 and 56-50 having been read was adopted
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report-Request for Special Zoning Exception to Locate Sign
Planning Commission report dated July 11, 1956 on the request of Seven-
Up Bottling Company for special zoning exception to permit the location of
a 91 x 111 ground mounted sign at 3712 Quebec Avenue (Wilson's Drive-in),
was read - approving same.
' RESOLUTION NO. 264
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolu-
tion No. 264 granting permit under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of St. Louis Park to Seven-up Bottling Company for the location of a
ground mounted sign 91 x 111 containing the words "7 Up" and "Menu Items"
having -been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report-Request for Variation of Setback Requirements to
Permit Location of a Pole Mounted Sign - By Western Outdoor Adv. Co.
Planning Commission report dated July 11, 1956 on the request of Western
Outdoor Advertising Company for a variation of setback requirement to permit the
placing of a billboard at 4120 Minnetonka Boulevard was read. .
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the III
above request of Western Outdoor Advertising Company was denied, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report-Request for Permission to Use Lots 1 thru 6, Home
Addition for Public Dump - By Mrs. Louise M. Kelly
Planning Commission report dated July 11, 1956 on the request of Mrs.
Louise M. Kelly for a permit under authority of Section 20.4 of the Zoning
Ordinance for variation of use district 'regulations for Lots 1 thru 6, Home -
Addition (near 22nd and Nevada Avenue) to authorize the use of the premises
for a public dump, was read. E. T. Montgomery, City Attorney, stated that Mrs.
Kelley had called him today and asked to recall her request. Mr. McNamara
appeared in opposition to request for permit.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, that the
report of the Planning Commission was approved and the request for permit to use
said premises for a public dump was denied, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Mr. .lack Gittlesons Proposal
Mr. Jack Gittleson, 1463 Louisiana Avenue suggested that a park and
playground to be paid out of a special tax on all property in the Cit of St.
Louis Park in the amount of $2.50 or $3.00 per home, to pay Mrs. Kelly for
property and.•pay deferred special assessments.
Councilman Wolfe explained that Carl Gardner, City Planner, had been III
employed to make master plan and would include parks.
Mr. Mc Gary, in the 2500 Block on Oregon, asked about the Master Plan
that Councilman Wolfe mentioned and he was told that it was new and it would
take about two years to complete. (No action taken)
Planing ommis'sion Report
Peti ion t Vaca\te Col'orado\Av- enue- South of 36th Street to RR Tracks
Plan ing oommiss�on eport 4ate4 ;T,t1P i1,
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Planning Commission Report
Petition to Vacate Colorado Avenue South of 36th Street to RR Tracks
Planning Commission report dated July 11, 1956, by Haws Realty Company
to vacate Colorado Avenue south of 36th Street to the RR Tracks, adjacent to
Lot 1, Block 40, St. Louis Park Center was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that
action on the above petition be deferred for 2 weeks in order to secure further
information, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report
Requests of Wm. Hodroff Re: Rezoning, Etc.
Planning Commission Report dated July 11, 1956, recommending favorably
(with conditions) upon the request of William Hodroff for the rezoning of Lots ,'
10, 11, and 12, Block 8, High Holborn Addition (Minnetonka and Louisiana) from
Residential Use District to Commercial Use District was-read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the Council
concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation, and August 6, 1956 was
set as date for hearing on proposed rezoning of Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 8,
High Holborn Addition from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report
Petition for Rezoning of Lots 6 and 7, Block 43, St. Louis Park Center
Planning Commission Report dated July 11, 1956, on the petition of Minne-
sota Rubber and Gasket Company for the rezoning of Lots 6 and 7, Block 43, St.
Louis Park Center from Commercial Use District to Light Industrial Use District
was read.
' On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
Council concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation, and August 6,
1956 was set as date for hearing on-proposed rezoning of Lots 6 and 7, Block 43,
St. Louis Park Center, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report
Preliminary Plat of Penn Realty Plaza Subdivision •
Planning Commission report, dated July 11, 1956, on the preliminary plat
of Penn Realty Plaza Sub-division was read approving same with certain designated
provisions. Mr. Schwartz asked Mr. Justad over the phone to withdraw request t
temporarily.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action de-
ferred' until reinstated by Mr. Schwartz, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present. '
,Planning Commission Report
Request-for a special permit to Establish an Art, Dramatic and Music School
Planning Commission report dated July 11, 1956, on the request of Sivanich
;School of Music and Arts for a special permit to establish as Art, Dramatic and
IIIy - Music School at 4100 Excelsior Boulevard, and to continue the operation of the
Park Nursery School at same address was read.
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Planning Commission Report on Sivanich School of Music and Arts - continued
Mr. J. Russell Carroll, attorney, appeared in favor of request and
spoke at length regarding same.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the
above request of Sivanich School of Music and Arts was denied, by all members
of the Council voting yea except Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay.
Council Proposed to Rezone Parcels 5200, 5700 6+ 4950, Si- Sec. 6. R.24, T.28
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the
following:Parcel No. 5200, Plat No. 49706, Dorothy Zieske, 4100 Excelsior Blvd. ;
Parcel No. 5700, Plat No. 49706, David Chatelaine, 4120 Excelsior Blvd. ; Parcel
No. 4950, Plat No. 49706, L. N. Smith etal, 4130 Excelsior Blvd. in the 4 of
Section 6, Township 28,. Range 24, be referred to the Planning Commission for
advice and recommendation on proposal of the Council to rezone from Multiple
Dwelling Use District to Commercial Use District by the following roll call
vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg,
yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Councilman Schadow, nay;
Mayor Fernstrom, nay. .
Planning Commisssion Report
Request for Special Zoning Exception to Permit Locat'
Planning Commission report, dated July 11, 1956, on the request of Western
Outdoor Advertising Company (for C & C Realty) for special zoning exception to
permit the location of z 51 x 121 ground sign at 6600 Excelsior Boulevard was
lead. III
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
above request of Western Outdoor Advertising Company was denied as recommended
by Planning Commission, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report
Request for Rezoning Lots 11, 12, Home Addition
Planning Commission Report dated July 11, 1956 on the request of Ecklund
Fa Swedlund Construction Company for the rezoning of Lots 11 and 12, Home Addi-
tion from Open Development Use to Multiple Dwelling Use for the purpose of
using this area for an apartment building was read -- tabling same and re-
' commending that a report of the City Engineer Department be referred to the
applicant.
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On motion of Councilma Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that
the above action be deferred til we have concrete recommendation from Planning
Commission, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Report for Grading of GeorgialAvenue North of 26th Street and Acceptance
of Deeds for Extension of Georgia Avenue
A report on Acceptanceiof deeds by the Director of Public Works,
deferred from June 25, 1956, was presented for discussion.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, •the
following quit claim deeds were approved and the City Attorney was directed
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to file same with the Register of Deeds of Hennepih County, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present:
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Quit Claim Deeds continued
1. Ethel B. Johnson and Kenneth A. Johnson, wife and husband,
dated July 13, 1956, conveying to the City of St. Louis Park the
South 33 feet of East 30 feet of the West 360.7 feet of the
Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 8, Township 117,
Range 21, according to Government Survey, for street purposes.
2. George Sanborn and Helen B. Sanborn, husband and wife, dated
July 12, 1956, conveying to the City of St. Louis Park the
South Thirty-three (33) feet of the East One Hundred Sixty-six
and seven tenths (166.7) feet of the West Three Hundred thirty
and seven tenths (330.7) feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the North-
east 1/4, Section 8, Township 117, Range 21, according to Government
survey, for street purposes
Bids on Bituminous Surfacing
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, July 4, 1956, sealed bids
were received by the City Manager at 10;00 A.M. July 16, 1956 for the furnish-
ing of labor and material for Bituminous Surfacing of streets, Improvement
Nos. 56-29 thru 56-38, from the following bidders:
J. V. Gleason $12,505.50
Asconite - $12,818.00
Black Top Service $14,071.00
Earl A. Sewall $14,071.50
The City Engineer's tabulation of above bids and his recommendation for
the award of contract for same was read.
action on
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow,/the above
bids was deferred to July 23, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present. -
Bids on Water Main Extensions
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, July 4, 1956, sealed bids
were received by the City Manager at 10:00 A.M. July 16, 1956 for the furnishing
of labor and material for Water Main extension Improvement Nos. 56-41, 56-42,
56-44 and 56-45, from the following bidders:
Wolff Construction $42,846.85
Northern Contacting Co. $45,646.00
Lametti & Sons $46,751.20
Peter Lametti $46,871.85
Phelps-Dralce $47,425.30
The City Engineer's tabulation of above bids and his recommendation for
the award of contract for same was read.
IIIOn motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on
the above bids was deferred to July 23, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
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Oas Service for Ecklund f.i Swedlund's Addition
Gas service for Ecklund and Swedlund's Additions - Discussion by the
Council.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
discussion on the above matter was deferred until July 23, 1956, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council, present.
Regarding Rules that will Govern the "Underwriting Agencies': Group
Communication from C. L. Hurd and E. Roy Boblet stating rules that will
govern them as members of the Underwriting Agencies Group, was read.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the rules
were approved as submitted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Regarding Well No. 8
Letters were received from the following explaining why their part of
the work was held up:
Leaf Construction Company Superintendent of Water and Sewer
Max Renner Well Co., Inc.
Director of Public Works
Les Renner appeared stating that their work was practically complete so,
that water could be put into the mains Wednesday or Thursday of this week or
as soon as the Northern States Power Company brings in the line.
Councilman Bolmgren asked if Chlorinator is in? Answer was no.
Councilman Bolmgren ways we should not put unchlorinated water in the mains.
Les Refuter, said that well should be ready to deliver water not later
than a week from now.
Councilman Schadow asked that the Water Department make a report on the
above matter at the July 23, 1956 meeting.
Quit Claim Deed from St.-Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Recommendation of Director of Public Works that the City accept a quit
claim deed from St. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran Church for the No. 10' on
North side of 41st Street from Webster to Highway No. 100 to permit street
widening, was read.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
following quit claim deed was approved and the City Attorney was directed to
file same with the Register of Deeds of Hennepin County, by unanimous vote of
all members of the Council present:
The South ten (10) feet of Lots twenty-three and twenty four
(23and 24), Block one (1), Suburban Homes Co's Addition,
according to the duly recorded plat thereof.
For street purposes and the placing of utility poles only. It is a
{condition of this conveyance that the set back line for any future
construction by party of the first part on the land abutting said
street shall be the same as before this ten -foor strip was given.
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Bonds
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
following bonds which have been approve by the City Attorney were accepted by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
Sandy's Plumbing Plumbing
Dahl Gas Heating Heating
Dahl Gas Heating Gas
Cal Scholtz Bus Benches
Letter from Community Fund Board Re: Completion of Community Center
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, that
copies of the letter received from J. I. McTague, Vice President, Community
Fund Board, dated July 5, 1956, be sent to all Councilmen and the City Manager
be instructed to secure plans and tentative bids for completion of Community
Center Building, to be ready July 30, 1956, by the following roll call vote:
Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Mayor
Fernstrom, yea; Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman
Wolfe, nay.
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the lists
of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated
July 16, 1956, in the total amounts of $8970.00 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 Bolmgren, yea;
Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, Yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea;
Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Re: Moving of Fence on the SW Corner of Webster and Excelsior Blvd.
The City Manager was instructed to order the fencing be moved back to
behind the property line on the SW corner of Webster and Excelsior Boulevard,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Letter of Appreciation received(from Mike Zoss Drugs) Texa-Tonka Association
Letter received from the Texa-Tonka Association, dated July 16, 1956,
and signed by Mike Zoss President, thanking the Council for allowing them to
conduct a street dance last July 12th, on Minnetonka Boulevard, was read
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
above letter was ordered placed on file and to acknowledge same, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Police Chief to Make Report
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
Chief of Police was instructed to prepare a list of violences and crimes
committed the last two years, in St. Louis Park, and to tell what is being
done to stop it and report same as soon as possible, by unanimous vote of
all members of the Council present.
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Petition Opposing Removal of Stop Signs - W. 28th St. Fe Ottawa Avenue
Petition received from David Devins and others, dated July 11, 1956
opposing the removal of stop signs at W. 28th Street and Ottawa Avenue
and asked that they be replaced immediately, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above petition was referred to the City Manager for checking and recommendation,
and also to the Director of Public Works, by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
meeting was adjourned at 1:42 A.M., by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
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R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
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/reph 'stad Secretary