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Council Meeting, July 2, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Fernstrom at 8: 13 P. M.
Invocation was given by Rev, Lester 'Nelson of the Evangelical Free
Church.
The following Councilurrtwere present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
H. C. Davis
Robert Ehrenberg
Kenneth Wolfe Torval Jorvig arrived at 8:34 P. M.
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, and Secretary.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis,
the minutes of meeting held June 25, 1956, were approved, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Water Main Extension Resolution No. 252
` Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 21 and
28, 1956, apublic hearing was had on proposed water main extension described
therein, designated as Improvement No. 56-45. No persons appeared.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resol-
ution No. 252, Ordering Water Main Extension Improvement No. 56-45, having
been read by the Secretary was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present:
Re: Triangular Piece of Land Adjoining France, Glenhurst and 27th Street
Communication from George M. Tongen regarding triangular piece
of land adjoining France, Glenhurst and 27th Street, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg
the above communication was referred to the City Manager for study and he was
asked to bring in a recommendation and also the same for the triangle at 26th
Street and France Avenue, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Cosancil
present.
Request to operate bingo game at Annual Carnival
Communication from St. Louis Park Volunteer and Local #993 of the St.
Louis Park Fire Department to operate a bingo game at their 36th Annual
Carnival on July 24th, 25th and 26th at 37th and Wooddale, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
above communication was ordered placed on file, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
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Request for a special permit for a Drive-In Eating Place
Communication from Gene Black applying for a special permit for
a Drive-in Eating Place at 3954 Wooddale Avenue in connection with Miracle
Dining Inc. , under authority of Section 10. 3-25 of the Zoning Ordinance, was
read. Gene Black was present and spoke in favor of her request. She also
presented a letter from Joe Billman giving her certain permissions.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis,
that the permit to operate a Drive-in be denied. Before voting on motion,
Joe Billman owner of building spoke in favor of request. The motion was
passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Objection by Home Owners to Change in Zoning Restrictions
Communication from a group of home owners objecting to any proceed-
ings to vary the requirements and restrictions of the residential zoning ordin-
ance pertaining to the area bounded by 34th Street, Hamilton Street, Zarthan
Avenue and Alabama Avenue, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
above communication was ordered placed on file, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Request for Damages Caused by Street Department
Communication from Mrs. Ervin Westby, 3101 Georgia Avenue con-
cerning damage caused by the Street Department when tarring W. 31st Street
at the corner of Georgia Avenue, was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the
above communication was referred to the Director of Finance for checking,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Request for Damages Caused by Street Department
- Communication from Mrs. ' Christensen, 3105 Georgia Avenue, concern-
ing damage caused by the Street Department when tarring W. 31st Street at the
corner of Georgia Avenue, was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the
above communication was referred to the Director of Finance for checking,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Concerning the Curfew Ordinance
Communication from Judge Knudson regarding the curfew ordinance
with an Ordinance attached which is used by the City of Minneapolis and also
a copy of an ordinance concerning the use of dangerous weapons was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, s-eoonded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
the City Attorney was instructed to modify the Ordinances, covering Curfew
and dangerous weapons, received from Judge Theo. B. Knudson, so as to fit
the needs of St. Louis Park and include same in our codifying of ordinances,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Petitions for Improvements
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
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-1676 Sanitary Sewer on Rhode Island Avenue from 28th
Street to 29th Street, by Paul Mann, 2855 Rhode Island Ave.
and others.
P- 1677 Stabilzed base on Boone Court, by Frank W. Wichser, 8711
Boone Court and others.
P-1678 Sidewalks on the East Side of Texas Avenue from 31st
Street to 32 1/2 Street, by W. John Kipp and others.
Resolution No. 253 Ordering Water Main Extensions
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
, Resolution No. 253 ordering water main extensions, Improvement No. 56-41
and 56-42,(reading was waived by unanimous consent of the Council) Resolution
was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 254 Ordering Grading
Onmotion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
Resolution No. 254 ordering grading, Improvement No. 56-40,(reading of same
was waived by unanimous consent of the Council) was adopted by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 255 Ordering Bituminous Surfacing of Streets
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
Resolution No. 255 ordering bituminous surfacing of streets, Improvement
Nos. 56-29, 56-30, 56-31, 56-32, 56-33, 56-34, 56-36 and 56-38, (reading of
same was waived by unanimous consent of the Council) was adopted by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 256 Approving Street Lighting Program
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
Resolution No. 256 'directing the City Manager to proceed to order installation
of street lamps in accordance with recommendations set forth in said Proposal.
having been read by Secretary of the vo in
C?.uncil, was adopted by usrarriirrotts—t+ote-
all members of the Council present/yea ecept Councilman Bolmgren voting nay.
Resolution Modifying Contract for Grading and Setting Hearing for Re-Assessment
Improvement #511 Against Lot 7, Beebes Outlots. Resolution not ready.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action
deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of Land Resolution No. 257
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
Resolution No. 257 authorizing conveyance of land to Edina Holes, Inc.
on west side of Utah, South of Minnetonka Boulevard, provided Edina
Homes, Inc. extends the present storm sewer to City property, having
been read by Secretary was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 534 Creating & Establishing
Fire Zones
The second reading of proposed ordinance creating and establishing
fire zones was waived by unanimous consent of all Members of the Council •
present.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig
the above proposed ordinance was adopted by unanimous •vote of all Councilmen
present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 536 Transferring Funds
Second reading of proposed ordinance "Transferring $11, 600. 00 from
the Emergency Allowance Appropriation of the General Fund to the Appropria-
tion for the Planning and Zoning Commission;"was waived by unanimous consent
of alt. Members of the Council present. '
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On motion of Councilman Wolfe seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg
-A-•-( the above proposed ordinance was adopted.by-all members_-of-the-Council
voting-yea-except-Councilman-Bolmgren-tooting-no.
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Second Reading`of proposed Ordinance Designating Thru Streets
Second reading of pr`oposed'Ordinance No.' 535 designating thru streets
and designating certain intersections as stop intersections was waived by unani-
mous consent of all members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren the
above proposed ordinance was- adopted -by--unanimous_ote=of-all-member_s_ of
the Council present. ,
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Financial Report of the City for Period Ending May 31, 1956
The Financial Report of the City 'of St. Louis Park for period ending
May 31, 1956 by the City Manager, was reviewed.
On, motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
the above report was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
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Report from the Director of Public Works Regarding Zarthan Avenue
A report from the Director of Public Works pertaining to the letter
from Slocum Bergren on the condition of Zarthan Avenue was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
the above report was ordered placed on file, by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
Location of Water Hydrant at 7729 North Street .
A report from the Director of Public Works regarling the location of a
water hydrant at 7729 North Street as requested in a letter from Gerald M.
Quilling June 18, 1956, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis,
the City Manager was instructed to answer the letter received from Mr.
Quilling explaining that the hydrant is in the proper location, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
School Signals at Lake Street and Zarthan Avenue
A report from the Committee of the Whole regarding School Signals
at Lake Street and Zarthan Avenue was read as follows:
"City install flashing school traffic signal at the corner of
111 Zarthan Avenue and West Lake Street and that the Most
Holy Family School be requested to construct a fence along
Lake Street adjacent to school playground area, -and to
construct curb and gutter from Zarthan Avenue to Alabama
Avenue, that has not already been constructed".
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
the above report was approved and the City Manager was directed to proceed
accordingly, by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren voting yea;
Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor-Fernstrom , yea;
Councilman Ehrenberg says I feel the stop sign itself will not adequately handle
the school safety problem until sidewalk on north side of Lake Street is in.
This would make sign 100% more effective. Councilman Davis concurs with
the statement made by Councilman Ehrenberg.
Re: Sidewalk on the North Side of Lake Street between Minnetonka Blvd. and
Louisiana Avenue
Onmotion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that
the City Engineer prepare preliminary report and estimate cost for the construc-
tion of sidewalk on the North Side of Lake Street between Minnetonka Boulevard
to Louisiana Avenue and the City Assessor to bring in the recommendation for
the assessing of same, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Regarding Errors and Omissions Policy
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
the City Attorney was instructed to -review with Mr. C. L. Hurd the Errors
and Omissions Policy, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
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Application of E. Roy Boblet for Membership in Underwirting Agencies
A report made by the City Manager regarding the application of
E. Roy Boblet for membership in Underwriting Agencies, as requested .
June 18, 1956, was read.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman
Bolmgren, the above report was accepted by unanimous vote of all members
ofdhe Council present.
Report on application of C. L. Hurd for Membership in Underwriting Agencies
A report made-'by the City Manager regarding the application of C. L.
Hurd for membership in Underwriting Agencies, as requested June 18, 1956,
was read.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
the above report was accepted by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Bids for Sewer Construction and Bituminous Surfacing
As advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 21, 1956, sealed
bids were received by the City Manager at 10:00 a. m. July 2, 1956, for the
furnishing of labor and material for Sewer Construction and Bituminous Sur-
faccing Improvement No. 56-22 for the construction of Sanitary Sewer in 44th
Street between Dart Avenue and Wooddale Avenue, and resurfacing of said
street with bituminous surfacing, from the following bidders:
Northern Contracting Company Inc. $1, 801. 50
The City Engineer's tabulation of above bids and his recommendation
for the award of contract for same was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
the bid of Northern Contracting Company Inc. for the furnishing of labor and
material for the above sewer construction and bituminous surfacing was deter-
mined to be lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and City Manager
were authorized to execute contract in behalf of the City for same as the
amount of $1, 801. 50, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Permit to Construct a New Type of Incinerator
Request from Red Owl Stores, Inc. for a permit to build a new type
Incinerator in the rear of their premises at Miracle Mile. Deferred from
June 18, 1956. Mr. Riley,representing Red Owl Stores, spoke in favor of
permit.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
the above permit was denied by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
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Proposed Grading - Improvement No. 56-46
Proposed grading of Texas Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Wayzata
Boulevard with an estimated cost for grading and placing of bituminous stab-
ilized base of $29, 190. 81 was deferred from June 18, 1956.
Director of Public Works preliminary report was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
action was deferred for two weeks, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Estimate Costs for Sanitary Sewer in Brook Lane -4deferred)
The matter of a proposed sanitary sewer in Brook Lane Avenue to
150' south was presented for discussion.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis,
the matter of a proposed sanitary sewer in Brook Lane from Brookside
Avenue to 150' south was cancelled, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Report on speed checking equipment by Chief of Police
The report on speed checking equipment by the Chief of Police, deferred
from June 25, 1956, was presented for discussion.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis,
the above report was accepted and the Chief of Police was authorized to pur-
chase the equipment, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Re-advertisement for Bids for Water Meters
Re-advertisement for bids for water meters was presented by the City
Manager. The City Manager asked if we should advertise on present specifica-
tions or open up specifications to include piston type meters.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
City Manager was instructed to advertise for bids for all types of water meters,
' in official paper and a publication of wide distribution, by un i s-.vote-of-afl
Fnrobe-r-s-e ke-Geaxe l-presext,- by all members of the Council, except
Councilman Bolmgren, voting yea; Councilman Bolmgren voting nay.
Minutes of St. Louis Park Recreation Commission Meeting June 26, 1956.
Minutes of St. Louis Park Recreation Commission meeting June 26, 1956
with particular reference to suggested changes in the proposed ordinance
creating a Park and Recreation Department and in the proposed agreement
with the School Board relative to joint sponsorship of a public recreation
program were read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
the minutes were ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
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Re: Storm Sewer Drain - Ford Road
Mr. Wicklund, 1600 Ford Road, and Mr. Nelson, 1608 Ford Road
spoke about the drain tiles running through Ecklund and Swedlund project,
also about the water in their yards and basements and asked for our coop-
eration in correcting problem.
-Mayor Fernstrom told of the situation as explained by the City
Engineer.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis,
that Ecklund and Swedlund letter be referred back to the Director of Public
Works for further study and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all ,members
of the Council present.
Request for Special Permit from Sivanich School of Music and Art
Request from Sivanich School of Music and Arts, dated June 29, 1956,
` for a special permit to establish an Art, Dramatic and Music School at 4100
Excelsior Boulevard in conjunction with the Nursery School 'now in operation,
which is the Park Nursery School.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis,
the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for checking
and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.-
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, 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 Conncil present:
Leone Anderson, Clerk $1, 000. 00
Contractor Sidewalk Bond
John Nelson, 3855 Elliot Avenue $10, 000. 00
Murri=Mac Company $38, 700. 00
Grading etc. Westwood Hills Second Addition
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
list of verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council,
dated July 2, 1956, in the total amount of $5, 026. 51, was approved and the
City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasuerer 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 Wolfe, yea; (Mayor"Fernstrom, yea.
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Payments on Coxt. act Work
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
the following payments on contract work, presented by the City Engineer
were approved, and the City lManager, 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. 2
Water Main Project No: 55-104
Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Company
Contract Price, $26, 173. 00
Contract Date, December 19, 1955
Amount of this payment, $10, 064. 90
PARTIAL PAYMENT CERTIFICATE NO. 3
Watermain Projects Nos. 55-41, 45, 46, & 47 & P 1584 & 1585
Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Company
Contract Price, $39', 085. 90
Contract Date, August 1, 1955 �t
Amount of this payment, $5, 036. 99
FINAL CERTIFICATE
Watermain Project No. 55-19
Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Co.
Contract Price, $5, 588. 00
Contracte Date, June 20, 1955
Amount of this payment, $2, 363. 83
Regarding Spraying for Mosquitoes
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that
the City Manager be requested to confer with Mr. Aamodt , state entomologist,
for a fu,1;1 report including methods, cost and methods available to :Municipalities
for spraying mosquitoes, by unanimous vote of all members 'of the Council
present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
the meeting was adjourned at 12:50 A. M. , by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
ATTEST: R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
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J.�seph J•stad/Secretary