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August 6, 1956
Regular Council Meeting, August 6, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fernstrom
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Invocation was given by Rev. 0. A. Dressler, of St. Lukes 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 and City
Manager Interne.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the minutes
of meeting held July 30, 1956, were approved, by unanimous vote of all Members
of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Proposed Re-Assessment for Tar Mat - 53-71
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch July 19, 1956,
a public hearing was had on proposed re-assessment for tar mat Improvement No.
53-71 - Texas Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Wayzata Boulevard, to correct an
error in computation of the original assessment. No persons appeared.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 270 to correct an error in computation of the original assessment for tar
mat Improvement No. 53-71 - Texas Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Wayzata Blvd.,
having been read by the Secretary was adopted by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Proposed Rezoning - Lots 10, 11 and 12, Blk. 2, High Holborn
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch July 26, 1956,
a public hearing was had on petition 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.' The following
persons appeared: Attorney Herbert Lefter appeared representing W. Hodroff in
favor of rezoning. Mrs. Clark Daniel, 2938 Kentucky also spoke in favor of re-
zoning. Mrs. Harry Anderson, 2915 Maryland Avenue, presented a petition opposing
rezoning. The following persons also spoke in opposition ,to rezoning: Mr & Mrs.
Dahlin, 7301 Minnetonka Boulevard; Mr f& Mrs. Libson, 2936 Louisiana Avenue;
Henry Williams, 2937 Maryland Avenue.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City
Attorney was asked to prepare Ordinance to rezone the land in question with
Parking on the West end of property to be 77 feet and a 5 foot buffer strip on
the north side to be maintained for 25 years. The City Attorney was asked to
prepare an agreement mo cover same, by the following roll call vote: Councilman
Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Mayor Fernstrom,
yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Wolfe, nay.
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Public Hearing on Proposed Rezoning of Lots 6 and 7,
Block 43, St. Louis Park Center
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch July 26, 1956,
a public hearing was had on the petition of Minnesota Rubber Gasket Company for
rezoning Lots 6 and 7, Block 43, St. Louis Park Center from Commercial Use
District to Light Industrial Use District. No persons appeared.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the Secre-
tary was requested to make a first reading of the Proposed Ordinance entitled
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, LOTS
6 and 7, Block 43, St. Louis Park Center, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, August 13,
1956, was set as the date for second reading of above proposed ordinance by unani-
mous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Special Zoning Exception to' Permit the location of a Sign
Request for special zoning exception to permit the location of a 51 x 3" x
181 x 9" sign flatwise on the building at 5425 Excelsior Boulevard -- by Meyers
Outdoor Sign Company (for Local Loan Company) was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution No.
271 granting permit �}}der Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
111 St. Louis Park to the/blitdgor Sign Company to locate a 51 x 3" x 181 x 91t sign
flatwise on the building at 5425 Excelsior Boulevard having been read was adopted
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petition designated they do not oppose the Lot at 3425 Alabama Avenue be rezoned
from Single Dwelling to Multiple Dwelling
A petition received August 6, 1956 signed by M. L. Molberg, 6000 Hamilton St.,
and others designating that they do not object to the rezoning of lot at 3425
Alabama Avenue from single dwelling to multiple dwelling, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the above
petition as submitted be placed on file and tabulated with other petitions and
communications presently or hereafter presented to the Council relating to zoning
in the areas specified in the Communications, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Request for Variation of Setback Requirements to Permit the Location of a Sign
Request for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
under authority of Section 20.4-6 thereof to permit the loation of a sign at
6021 Excelsior Boulevard with a 171 setback instead of the required 201 set-
back -- by Schubert Sign Company, was read.
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. -
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Request for Variation of Setback Requirements to permit the Location
of Two Pole Mounted Signs - Le RoyjiAns Inc.
Request for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
under the authority of Section 20.4-6 thereof, to permit the location of two
51 x 5' pole mounted signs as close to the property line as possible.
Required setback is 20' -- by Le Roy Sign Company for Phillips Petroleum Co.,
was read. (Louisiana Ave. fe Wayzata Blvd.)
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
request was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and recommendation,
by all Council Members voting yea except Councilman Wolfe voting nay.
Request for Variation of Setback Requirements to Permit the Location
of a 10' x 101 Sign - Le Roy Signs Inc.
Request for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
under the authority of Section 20.4-6 thereof, to permit the location of twe a
pale-meuxted-signs-es-elese-to-tke-property-line-as-passible,Required-
setbaek-4s-291, by-Le-Rey-Sign-Gempany-€er 10' x101 ground mounted sign at
Cliff's Drive-In, 5420 Minnetonka Blvd., 121 from the property line instead
of the 201 prescribed by the Zoning Ordinance -- also a request for special
zoning exception to permit sign of that size (Over 40 sq. ft), was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrneberg, the above
request was denied by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit for Garage 71 from House
Request for issuance of a building permit for a garage 71 from house at
3929 Lynn Avenue by R. F. Humboldt, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the building
inspector was authorized to issue building permit for the above, subject to
compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Request for Approval of Issuance of Building Permit for Commercial Building
Request for issuance of a building permit for a Commercial building 6001
east of Highway No. 100 at the west end of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul
and Pacific RR Yards -- by James Leck Company, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
building inspector was authorized to issue building permit for the above,
subject to compliance with all applicable codes and ordinates, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Request for Issuance of Building Permit for Addition to Garage
Request for issuance of a building permit for an addition to Johnson's Auto
Garage, 6201 Highway No. 7 -- by Herman- Johnson, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the building
inspector was authorized to issue building permit for the above, subject to
compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
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.ferry Longabaugh-complaint regarding Signs at Oil Station
Jerry Longabaugh appeared making complaint regarding Stamp Signs at Oil
Stations and also other signs on sidewalks.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, it was suggested
that the matter of Mobile Signs in front of Gas Stations and others be checked by
City Manager and City Attorney and report findings to the Council and where it is
in violation of Ordinance that the same be removed forthwith and that all signs on
Public Property be removed, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Request for Issuance of Building Permit for an Industrial Building
Request for approval of issuance of a building permit for an industrial
building to be constructed on Lots 33, 34 and 35, Block 36, Rearrangement of St.
Louis Park (Republic and Walker) -- was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
building inspector was authorized to issue building permit for the above, subject
to compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Request for Damages resulting from Spraying Weed Killer
Request for damages resulting from spraying weed killer by the City from
Paul E. Dial, 4708 West 41st Street, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Counilman Jorvig, the above
111 request was referred to the City Attorney for checking, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Permit Granted to K. C. Gratz, 2653 Huntington Avenue
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, that K. C.
Gratz, 2653 Huntington Avenue, be granted permit to construct addition to his
residence at 2653 Huntington Avenue with side yard set back from the adjoining
south property line of 3 feet, thereby waiving the side yard set back otherwise
required by the Zoning Ordinance, by all members of the Council voting yea,
except Councilman Davis and Wolfe voting nay.
Request for Damages Resulting from Sanitary Lateral Sewer
Request for damages resulting from sanitary lateral sewer not being low
enough to permit house drainage at 3360 Zarthan Avenue -- by Harry Hatfield was
read.
. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
request was referred to the City Attorney for checking, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Request that Trucks be Prohibited on Cambridge from Wooddale to Brunswick
Letter and petition requesting that the driving of trucks on Cambridge Street
between Wooddale and Brunswick Avenues be prohibited, signed by Max Kalitowski,
5818 Cambridge Street and others was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
petition was referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and recommenda-
tion and to report back to the City Council as soon as possible, by unanimous
vote of all Members of the Council present.
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Letter Re: Direct Membership in AMA -
Letter re: eligibility of St. Louis Park for direct city membership in
the American Municipal Association, from C. C. Ludwig, Executive Secretary,
League of Minnesota Municipalities was read;
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City
M,'anager was directed to apply for membership in the American Municipal Associa-
tion, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petition for Public Improvement
P-1687 - Petition for sanitary Sewer in Natchez Avenue on Service Road
west to Ottawa Avenue then north on Ottawa Avenue 225/, north
of West 31st Street -- signed by Harry P. Holmberg, 3041
Ottawa Avenue and others.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above
petition was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Petition Opposing Rezoning
Petition opposing any rezoning of area bounded by 34th Street on the north;
Hamilton Street on the south; Zarthan Avenue on the east; and Alabama Avenue on
the west - by Sidney L. Levin, 5912 Hamilton Street and others was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
petitions and letters were ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all Members of
the Council present.
Letter Re: Excess Water from Storm Sewer
Letter from Donald L. Drinkwine, 3141 Oregon Avenue, stating that there is
considerable flooding of his property due to a recently constructed storm sewer,
and asking that this condition be remedied and that the damages to his ftoperty
be paid for, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
letter was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney for
checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Coi}ncil
present.
PROPOSED Resolution •
A proposed resolution setting a supplementary public hearing for storm sewer,
Improvement No. 55-49 (in Blocks 3 and 4, Boulevard Heights Second Addition, for
August 27, 1956, in regards to fencing of said area, was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the request
for fencing of Blocks 3 and 4, Boulevard Heights 2nd Addition be denied, as
requested in petition filed August 6, 1956, signed by Albert J. Hoffman, 3129
Oregon Avenue and others.
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Proposed Resolution
A resolution setting hearing for proposed storm sewer construction, to be
designated as Improvement No. 56-53 for August 20, 1956, was discussed by the
Council, due to a question as to area boundaries of storm sewer district.
A motion was made by Davis, seconded by Bolmgren, that action on the
resolution be deferred for one week and ordered referred to-tDirector of Public
Works and City Assessor for review to determine benefited district. Motion
was passed by unanimous voteof all Members ®f the Council present.
Resolution No. 272
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 272, setting a public hearing on proposed sanitary trunk sewer construction
to be designated as Improvement No. 56-52 for August 20, 1956, having been read
by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present. (Northside trunk)
Reports of Department Heads
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
reports of City Department Heads for July 1956, were read and ordered filed, by
unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present:
Animal
Fire
Police
Justice of Peace - Linnee
Justice of Peace - Yngve
Report Relative to Petition Requesting Stop Signs
Report relative to petition requesting installation of stop signs to stop
traffic on West 28th Street at its intersection with Ottawa Avenue -- by the City
Manager, was read.
Mr. Devins, 4801 W. 28th Street, asked for one week to study report before
the Council takes action.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, action on
the above report was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Councilman Ehrenberg offered to meet with the group any night this week. Mr
Devins said that, he would make arrangements and call Councilman Ehrenberg.
Report on Petition regarding Storm Drainage
Report relative to petition from home -owners in the area of the 3000 Block
between Dakota and Colorado Avenues regarding storm drainage -- by the Director
of Public Works, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolngren, seconded by councilman Jorvig, the report
was ordered to be placed on file and that the City Attorney prepare reconveyance
111 of lots on 31st and Dakota, action to be taken next week, by unanimous vote of
members of the Council present.
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Report relative to Issuance of Building Permit for Addition
to Paul's Woodworking Shop
Report relative to issuance of building permit for addition to Paul's
Woodworking Shop at 9426 Minnetonka Boulevard was made by the City Manger.
(requested July 30, 1956) No further action was taken!
Planning Commission Report on Request for Waiver of Setback Requirements
The Planning Commission's report (No. 16) on the request of Western Out-
door Advertising Company for a waiver of the setback requirements of the City
Zoning Ordinance to permit the loeation of a banjo type of sign at 7916, 20
and 24 Minnetonka Boulevard with no setback requirement from the property line
was read - approving same.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
request was granted as recommended by the Planning Commission by all members of
the Council voting yea except Councilman Wolfe voting nay.
Planning Commission Report on Request for Waiver of Setback Requirements
The Planning Commission's report (No. 15) recommending favorably upon the
request of the Western Outdoor Advertising Company for a waiver of the setback
requirements 6f the Zoning Ordinance to permit the location of a sign (No. 1) at
4120 Minnetonka Boulevard with no setback from the property line, was read.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request was granted as recommended by the Planning Commission by all members of
the Council voting yea except Councilman Wolfe voting nay.
Planning Commission Report on Rezoning of Lots 19, 20 i 21, Blk 4,
J. F. Lyons 4th Addition
The Planning Commission's report (No. 13) recommending denial of the request
of Bernard Dixon and Hugh Mc Dermott for the rezoning of Lots .19, 20 and 21,
Block 4, J. F. Lyons 4th Addition (near Minnetonka Boulevard and County Road 18)
from Residential Use District to Commercial Use District, was read.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request was denied as recommended by the Planning Commission by all members of
the Council present voting yea.
Planning Commission Report on Rezoning of Property at 4100, 4120 and 4130
Excelsior Boulevard
The Planning Commission's report (No. 14) recommending that the zoning of
property at 4100, 4120 and 4130 Excelsior Boulevard not be changed from the
present Multiple Family Use District (Recommendation requested by the City Council) ,
was read.
A motion-made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to
concurr with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and that the properties
not be rezoned. Motion was passed by all members of the Council voting yea except
Councilman Bolmgren not voting.
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Planning Commission Report on the Rezoning of Lots 11 and 12, Home Addition -
Ecklund and Swedlund Construction Company
The Planning Commissions report (No. 5) recommending denial of the request
of Ecklund and Swedlund Construction Company for the rezoning of Lots 11 and 12
Home Addition (Cedar Lake Road and Nevada) from open Development Use District to
Multiple Dwelling Use District, was read. _
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, it was
recommended that this request be rereferred to the Planning Commission as Ecklund
Swedlund would like to meet with the Planning Commission regarding this matter,
by all members of the Council voting yea except Councilman Ehrenberg voting no.
Preliminary Report on Proposed Grading, Graveling and Stabilizing
A preliminary report on proposed grading and graveling and stabilizing of
Drew Avenue and West 24th Street to the City Limits -- by the Director of Public'
Works was read.
On motion of,Councilman Davis, 'seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City
Attorney was directed to prepare resolution setting hearing for the grading and
graveling and stabilizing of Drew Avenue and West 24th Street to the City Limits,
by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
Architectural Investigation of Community Center Building
Architectural Investigation of Community Center Building - selection of
architect.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, it was re-
commended that Brandhorst and Leadholm be hired as architect for preliminary
sketches and recommendation, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council
present.
Revision of Proposed Agreement between the City and the School Board
Revision of proposed agreement between the City and the School Board relative
to the operation of a jointly sponsored public recreation program, was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action on
the Revision of Proposed Agreement be deferred for one week, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
Replacement of MN&S Railway Bridge over Cambridge Avenue
Suggested replacement of Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railway Bridge
over Cambridge Avenue.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City Manager
was asked to make a formal demand that the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern
Railroad Company build the bridge, over Cambridge Avenue, at their expense, by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Water Main in Franklin Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to Texas Avenue
Action on petition for water main in Franklin Avenue from Pennsylvania
Avenue to Texas Avenue was deferred from the July 30th meeting to this meeting.
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Water Main in Franklin Ave. from Pennsylvania Ave. to Texas Ave. - Continued
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City_
Attorney was directed to prepare contract to be executed between the City and
Murri-Mac for construction of 12" main in Franklin Avenue from Pennsylvania
Avenue to Texas Avenue at no cost to the City and the Mayor and City Manager
be authorized to execute the contract in behalf of the City; the contractor to
furnish bond in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer. Motion was
passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Re: Petition to Vacate Colorado Avenue South of 36th to RR Tracks
Regarding petition to vacate Colorado Avenue south of 36th Street to the
RR Tracks (deferred from July 30th meeting) was presented to the Council for
their consideration.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, August 27,
1956 was set as hearing date for the vacation of Colorado Avenue south of 36th
Street to the RR Tracks, by unanimous vote(of all members of the Council present.
Discussion of Bass Lake Sewer
Councilman Schadow discussed the matter of Bass Lake Storm sewer with the
Council. Councilman Schadow read a petition recalling request for fencing of
basin at 31st and Oregon.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the City Attorney, City Assessor and Director of Public Works prepare the
necessary documents for presentation to the City Council August 27, 1956,
covering the Storm Sewer needed to drain 31st and Oregon Avenue and the area
east to Bass Lake. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present.
Re: Chain Link Fence around Sump at 31st i Oregon
Plans and specifications for chain link fence around sump at 31st and
Oregon (Requested July 30, 1956) were presented. Due to petition to cancel
request for this fence-no action was waken.
Re: New Bridge by G.N. Ra*lway to cross Virginia Avenue
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City '
Manager was 'requested to investigate the possibility of getting a new bridge
to replace one now being used by Great Northern Railway to cross Virginia Avenue
and to specify that new bridge allow for adequate clearance, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
Councilman Schadow left at 10:35 P.M.
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the following
bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Contractors Bond Wolff Construction Company
Watermain Extension Improvement Nos.
56-41, 42, 44 and 45
Dated July 30, 1956
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Bonds continued
Contractors Bond Asconite Asphalt Company
2" Bituminous Surfacing
Improvement Nos. 56-29 thru 56-38
Dated July 23, 1956 -
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the lists
of Verified Claims prepared by the City Clerk and presenVed to the Council, dated
August 6, 1956, in the total amounts of $690.75 for payroll, 'and $33,313.57 for
vendors were approved, 4141-emeept-6dP-Hv-beheep---$482y50 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 Wolfe, yea: Mayor
Fernstrom voted yea on all of the Claims except W. H. Lohrer.
Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrneberg, the
following payments on contract work, presented by the City Engineer were approved,
and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks
for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
PARTIAL PAYMENT Certificate No. 2
Minnetonka Boulevard Paving - Projects Nos. 5226 i 5513 State Aid
Contractor - Hennepin County Road #5
111 Contract Price, $193,928.43
Contract Date, March 20, 1956
Amount of this payment, $22,024.66
Payment on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the follow-
ing payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the
City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for
the respective amounts, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
PARTIAL PAYMENT - CERTIFICATE NO. 2
Excelsior Boulevard - Project Nos. County #5028-State Aid Road #3
Contractor - Hennepin County
Contract Price, $169,291.65
Contract Date, June 29, 1956
Amount of this payment, $22,768.25
Payment on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the follow-
ing payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer were approved, and
the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks
for the respective amounts, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
PARTIAL PAYMENT - CERTIFICATE NO. 1
111 Sanitary Sewer - Project No. 56-22
Contractor - Northern Contracting Company
Contract Price, $1,801.50
Contract Date, July 19, 1956
Amount of this payment, $1,675.80
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Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer were approved,
and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue
checks for the respective amounts, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
FINAL CERTIFICATE
Sanitary Sewer Project Nos. 55-55
Contractor' - Phelps-Drake Co. Inc.
Contract Price, $4,944.50
Contract Date; October 10, 1955
1 Amount of this payment, $257.78
Payment on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Davis, the follow-
ing payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer were approved, and
the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue cheeks
for the' respective amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
PARTIAL PAYMENT CERTIFICATE No. 5
Pumps, Piping and Appurtenances
Remodeling Pump House - Project Nos. Wells 3, 8 ti 10
Contractor - Max Renner Well Co.
Contract Price, $40,755.80
Contract Date, February 20, 1956III
Amount of this payment, $8,430.59 .
Letter of Appreciation - Lederle Laboratories Division
Letter received from Lederle Laboratories Division, 7630 Excelsior Blvd.,
dated July 19, 1956. thanking the Water Department and Fire Department for the
speed and efficiency with which they came to their aid recently, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above letter
was ordered filed and the Departments notified, by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned r
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:00 p.m. by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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R. C. FERNS TROM, Mayor
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