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COUNCIL. MEETING, July 9, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Fernstrom at 8:05 P.M.
Invocation was given by Rev. Paul Obenauf of Wooddale Lutheran 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 Manager, City Attorney and Secretary.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
minutes of meeting held July 2, 1956, were approved as corrected, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Corrections
Page 119, Resolution 256, to show. Councilman Bolmgren voting no.
Page 120, to show insufficient vote on Ordinance No. 536.
- On,motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the
second reading of Ordinance No. 536 regarding Transferring $11,600.00 from
Emergency Allowance Appropriation of the General Fund 'to the Appropriation
for the Planning and Zoning Commission, be placed on tonights agenda as there
were not sufficient yea votes in July 2, 1956 meeting. Charter requires six
affirmative votes. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Alley Vacation ,
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch June 21, 1956
a public hearing was had on proposed Alley Vacation in Block 1, Lewiston Park
on petition of Jane T. Martin and International Milling Company. No persons
appeared in opposition. Attorney John Miller was present and explained that part
of alley adjacent to Lot 7, Block 1, Lewiston Park was vacated in 1904.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance, for first
reading July 16, 1956, covering the.description shown in petition, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Petition - Re: Traffic on 38th Street between France Ave. i Excelsior Blvd.
Rev. Paul Obenauf was present and presented a petition regarding traffic
on 38th Street between France Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard, signed by Mr. F1.
Mrs. G. 0. Oyaas, 3755 Joppa Avenue and others.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
above petition was referred to the City Manager for checking and recommenda-
tion, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Mosquitoe Control
Mrs. Raeder Larson, 2716 Salem, and a large group of women were present
and spoke about the need of Mosquitoe control in St. Louis Park.
Mr. Sandve of the State Entomologist's office was present and gave a
report on mosquitoe control methods.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City
Manager was directed to contact commercial sprayers both ground and aerial
spraying and bring in a report July 16, 1956. Motion was passed by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Regarding Storm Drainage of 3000 Block between Dakota and Colorado Avenues
Petition from a group of homeowners in the area of 3000 block between
Dakota and Colorado Avenues regarding storm drainage and requesting some action
be taken, was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
above matter was referred to the Director of Public Works for investigation and
report, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Letter from Bud Moldestad - Re: Grade on Zarthan Avenue
Bud Moldestad was present and spoke in regard to grades on Zarthan Avenue
South of 28th Street, as disclosed in his letter of July 5, 1956.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
problem was referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and recommen-
dation, by unanimous vote of all 'members of the Council present.
Request for Special Zoning Exception to Permit Location of Sign
A request for special zoning exception to permit the location of a
4' x 16' (64 sq. ft.) sign at 3305 Republic Avenue by Hamann Sign Co. was pre-
sented as required by Sections 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Resolution No. 258
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Couoc},11m n Bolmgren,
Resolution No. 258, granting permit under Section 10.3/of11'Cie Zoning Ordinance
of the City of St. Louis Park to permit location of'a 4' x 16' (64 sq. ft.)
sign at 3305 Republic Avenue, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Request for Special Zoning Exception to Permit location of Sign
A request for special zoning exception to permit the location of a
2' x 34' (68 sq. ft.) sign at 3305 Republic Avenue by Hamann Sign Co. was
presented, as required by Sections 10.3 - 20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Resolution No. 259
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 259, granting permit under Section 10.3 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of St. Louis Park to permit location of a 2' x 34' (68 sq. ft.) sign
at 3305 Republic Avenue, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
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Regarding Second Fire Station
Communication from the Fire Underwriters Inspection Bureau concerning
a second fire station to serve the northwest area was read.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
above communication was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Request for a Building Permit for Stores and Bowling Alley
Communication from Texa-Tonka Shopping Center requesting approval of
a building permit for the erection of a six rental store and bowling alley
building on Lots 25, 26, 27 and 28, Block 4, Texa Tonka and Tracts A, B and
C, Registered Land Survey No. 176 and in SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 7,
Township 117, Range 21, all of which is on the NW corner of Virginia Avenue
and Minnetonka Boulevard, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Build-
ing Inspector was authorized to issue the permit subject to a 15 foot set back
from North line of property and subject to execution of agreement for screen
planting and maintenance along the north line of property and to comply with
all applicable ordinances, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Request for Approval of a Building Permit for Office and Warehouse
Communication from Alton M. Johnson Co. requesting approval of the issu- .
ance, of a building permit for an office and warehouse building on the North
2/3 of Lot 8, Block 1, Fern Hill Addition in the,3100 Block of Lynn Avenue
was read.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
the Building Inspector was authorized to issue the permit subject to compliance
with all applicable ordinances, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
C ommunication regarding Sivanich School of Music and Art
Letter from Mrs. Charelaine regarding the request of Sivanich School of
Music and Art for a special permit of tthe above use in a Multiple Dwelling
District, opposing same, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
above request was referred to the City Planning Commission for consideration
in connection with the special permit and the Secretary of the Council was dir-
ected to so advise Mrs. Chatelaine.
Sample Ordinance from Animal Rescue League
Communication from the Animal Rescue League requesting consideration of
a proposed ordinance prohibiting the sale of baby chicks, other fowl, and rabbits
was presented.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
communication was referred to the City Attorney for advise and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Request for Building Permit for Addition to Medical Center
Communication from the St. Louis Park Medical Center at 4959 Excelsior
Boulevard requesting the issuance of a building permit for an addition to the
Medical Center was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
Building Inspector was authorized to issue the permit subject to compliance
with all applicable ordinances, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Petition for Bituninous Surfacing
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, petition
for bituminous surfacing of Acquila Avenue from 29th Street to Turn Around,
P-1679, was referred to the Director of PublicWorks and the City Assessor, by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Petition for Adjustment of Sanitary Sewer Assessment
Petition regarding the application of Mrs. Blanchard for an adjustment
in sanitary sewer assessment for 3149 Salem Avenue (application was denied by
the Council on June 4, 1956) was read.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
City Manager was instructed to write to the petitioner explaining the policy
being followed in assessments, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Regarding Storm Basin Area bn West 31st Street and Oregon Avenue
Petition requesting that the storm basin area on West 31st Street and
Oregon Avenue be enclosed with wire mesh or cyclone type fence and that the
fence be equipped with gates that it may be used as a public skating rink
during the winter months, was read.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman
the petition was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor
with special consideration to be given as to whether the entire Storm Sewer area
or just adjacent property is to be assessed and the amount of each, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 260
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution
No. 260, providing for re-hearing an assessment for stabilized base against Lot
7, Beebe's Outlots, Improvement No. 511, having been read by the Secretary, was
adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council.
Report on Proposed Well and Pump for Lake Forest Area
A report on proposed well and pump for Lake Forest Area by the Director
of Public Works as requested June 11, was read. A plat of the area and photo-
graphs accompanied the report.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, sedonded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
report was referred to the City Manager for advise as to maximum of water level
that can be maintained and report to the Council, by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
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Reports of Department Heads
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing reports of City Department Heads for June 1956 were read and ordered filed,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
Animal
Building
Fire
Police
Justice of Peace - Linnee
Justice of Peace - Yngve
Ordinance No. 536 Adopted
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, Ordinance
No. 536, "Transferring $11,600.00 from the Emergency Allowance Appropriation of
the General Fund to the Appropriation for ,the Planning and Zoning Commission"
was adopted by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Council-
man Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman,
Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Application for, License to Sell 3.2 Beer Off-Sale at Cheese Center
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
application for License to sell 3.2 Beer off-sale at the Cheese Center, Inc. at
7008 Highway No. 7 was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
Joseph Justad $25,000.00 Official Bond
Ellida C. Parchem $50,000.00 Official Bond
Thomas E. Chenoweth $10,000.00 Official Bond
Victor Carlson ei Sons Inc. $10,000.00 - Contractors; Bond
Sidewalk - Proj. 56-15 / 56-21
Victor Carlson Sons Inc. $10,000.00 - Contractors Bond
Curb & Gutter - Proj. 56-5 / 56-14
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
lists of cerified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council,
dated July 9, 1956, in the total amounts of $381.55 for payroll, and $36,869.26
for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Theasurer
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.
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IIIRequest for Report Well #8
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the
Max Renner Well Company Inc. be requested to furnish a written report to the
Council for the July 16, 1956 meeting, explaining why Well #8 at 9701 V. 16th
Street is not completed; and that the Director of Public Works be requested
to furnish a written report, to the Council for the July 16, 1956 meeting,
explaining why Well #8 at 9701 W. 16th Street is not completed;
and that Water Department be requested to furnish a written report to the
Council for the July 16, 1956 meeting, explaining why Well #8 at 9701 W. 16th
Street is not completed;
and that Leaf Construction Company, the Building Contractor, be requested to
furnish a written report o the Council for the July 16, 1956, meeting, explaining
why Pump House at Well #8 is not completed and that the City Attorney be requested
to furnish information regarding possible penalities in Contractors Bonds for
construction of Well #8. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:30 P.M. by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
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IIIR. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
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