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.COUNCIL MEETING - September 17, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:09 P.M.
Invocation was given by Rev. Norman Nielsen of Westwood Lutheran Church.
The following Councilman were present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
H. C. Davis
Robert Ehrenberg
Torval jorvig
Gene ScWow
Kenneth,Wolfe
Also present were the City Assessor, City Attorney, and Secretary. Also
present City Manager Interne.
Minutes
On motion of Councilman Torval Jorvig, seconded by Councilman R. Ehrenberg,
the minutes of meeting held September 10, 1956, were approved, by unanimous vote
of all Members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Water Main - Improvement No. 56-58
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, August 30 and
September 6, 1956, a public hearing was had on proposed water main in West 28th
Street from Ottawa Avenue to Monterey Avenue. No persons appeared.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded byiCouncilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 295 ordering water main extension No. 56-68,h "g date set for October 15,
1956 at 10:00 a.m. , was adopted by unanimous roll call vote-of all Members. of the
Council present.
Proposed Assessment Hearing
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, August 30, 1956
and September 6, 1956, a public hearing was had on proposed assessments for install-
ation of ornamental street lights, sidewalk repairs„ curb curb and gutter construction
and sidewalk construction described therein. No persons appeared.
Reading of Resolution No. 297 was waived by unanimous consent of all members
of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman
Jorvig Assessment Resolution No. 297 was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of all
members of the Council present.
Request for Special Zoning Exception to Permit Location of Sign
Request for special zoning exception to permit the location of a 2' x 39t
(78 sq.ft.) sign mounted flatwise on building at 5721 West 36th Street by Brede,
Incorporated was read.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolution
No. 296 granting permit under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
St. Louis Park to Brede, Inc. to locate a 2' x 39t(in excess of 48 sq. ft.) flatwise
on building at 5721 West 36th Street, St. Louis Park for Century Products Company,
having been read by the Secretary was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of all
Members of th Council present.
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Request for Building Permit (addition to Garage)
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc-
tion of an addition to garage building at 4317-23 Excelsior Boulevard by Barlow
Realty Company was read.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, to appro'e the issuing of permit
subject to all codes and set backs etc., was lost because of no second to the
motion.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above
request was referred to the Building Inspector to make report as to set back of
first house south of proposed building, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present except Councilman Ehrenberg who voted no.
Request for Permission to Change Level of Outlot A. Texa-Tonka Hills
Request for permission to cut land (Outlot A of Texa-Tonka Hills Addition)
to the same level as the land unplatted to the west, by Adolph Fine, was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the above
request was referred to the City Engineer to prepare a cross section to show what
the grade will be in conjunction with Minnetonka Boulevard, by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit for Office Warehouse Building
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc-
tion of an,office and warehouse building on property west of Dakota Avenue, south
of Cambridge Street 185 feet, by Allan Garrison was read.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the building
inspector was authorized to issue permit for above, subject to compliance with all
applicable codes, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permits for Two Buildings
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construction
of two buildings, one to the south and one to the north of the present building
which is located south of the Great Northern Railroad tracks and west of the Belt
Line as shown on accompanying sketch which is zoned for heavy industry, by Cook
Construction Company, was read.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the building
inspector was authorized to issue permits for the above, subject to all applicable
codes, with double fee on building already started and with agreement that both
buildings will be painted - A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by
Councilman Ehrenberg, to amend the above motion that action be deferred one week
on above motion to have City Attorney Montgomery get determination if the Council
can control the building of corragated steel building in our Industrial areas.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Request for Building Permit - Two buildings at 7301 Walker Street- Mill City Plywood. ,
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construction
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of two buildings at 7301 Walker Street, by Mill City Plywood Company, was read.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the building
inspector was authorized to issue permits for the above, subject to all applicable
codes, subject to building side on Highway No. 7 be painted and landscaping along
the same side to make it attractive, by agreement, by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
Request for the issuance of a "Off-Sale" Liquor License, by Harold L. Aretz (transfer)
Request for the issuance of a "Off-Sale" Liquor License by Harold L. Aretz
(transfer of present business from 4730 Excelsior Blvd. to 5007 Excelsior Boulevard) .
Attorney John Yngve read an affadavit in connection with the application.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the transfer
of the "off-sale" liquor license as requested by Harold L. Aretz was denied by the
following roll call vote Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Conncailman Davis, nay;
Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea;
Councilman Wo]fe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
Petitions for Improvements:
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, 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:
111 1. P-1698 Petition for Sanitary Sewer in Georgia Avenue from 26th
Street to 27th Street signed by Harvey Gale, 2640 Georgia Ave.
and others.
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First Reading of Proposed Ordinance-Designating Certain Intersections as Stop Inter.
First Reading of Ordinance, entitled AN ORDINANCE DESIGATING CERTAIN INTERSEC-
TIONS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS (28th Street and Ottawa Avenue and 38th Street and
Joppa Avenue) as stop intersections, was made by the,Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the second read-
ing of Ordinance Designating Certain Intersections as Stop Intersections was set for
September 24, 1956, by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Imposing Weight Restrictions on Public Streets
First Reading of Ordinance, entitled AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
ON USE OF PUBLIC'STREET (Brunswick Avenue) was made by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, further
action on the above Ordinance was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
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Second Reading Of Proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance - Bjorklund
Second reading of Ordinance No. 541 Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of St. Louis Park (Bjorklund Property) was waived by unanimous consent of
all members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Ordinance
No. 541 was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of all members of the Council
present.
Second Reading,' Proposed Ordinance Amending Section 19.19 of the Zoning Ord.
To Permit One Gasoline Service Station Sign
Second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 542 Amending Section 19.19 of the
Zoning Ordinance to permit one gasoline service station sign with no setback
was waived by unanimous consent of all members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Ordinance
No. 542 was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of all members of the Council
present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance - Hodroff
Second reading of proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of St. Louis Park (Hodroff Property) deferred from August 27, 1956 was
made by the Secretary. •
Attorney Herbert Lefler appeared and said that his client has been unable
to secure any leases before ground is rezoned. He suggests that Council grant
the rezoning subject to certain conditions.
1. Before any buildings are started that Council have an opportunity
to examine plans, type of business and tenants.
Councilman Bolmgren feels that there is ample room for developement now
zoned and feels we should not zone any more now.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the petition
of William Hodroff to rezone Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 8, High Holborn from the
Residential Use District to the Commercial Use, District was denied by the follow-
ing roll call vote, Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, nay; Councilman
Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman
Wolfe, yea.
Report on Cleanup Work on Parking Lot at Texa-Tonka Shopping Center
Report on communication from Adolph Fine, •dated September 4, 1956 concerning
the paving of Minnetonka Boulevard (deferred from meeting of September 10, 1956)
by the Director of Public Works, was read by the Secretary.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the Director
of Public Works was directed to make further report relative to the above matter
and report back to the Council at the October 1, 1956 meeting, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
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111 Report on Revision of the City Curfew Ordinance
Report, dated September 13, 1956, from the City Attorney on the revision of
the City Curfew Ordinance was read.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on
the revision of the City Curfew Ordinance was deferred to September 24, 1956, by
unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Report on Firemen's Relief Association
Report on Firemen's Relief Association (deferred from September 10, 1956)
by the City Attorney, was read and discussed.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City
Manager was directed to report to the Council the amount of money in the Firemen's
Relief Association account and the man years of the volunteers as of this date,
for the meeting October 1, 1956, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present. °
Report on Layne-Minnesota Well Company
Report on possible liability of Layne-Minnesota Well Company, by the City
Attorney (deferred from September 10, 1956 meeting) .
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action on the
above report was deferred to September 24, 1956 meeting, by unamimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Request for Approval of Building Permit to Temporary Building
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construction
of a temporary building to be used as a lumber shed at 3715 Oregon Avenue, by Lake-
land Door Company (deferred from September 10, 1956 meeting) was discussed. Mr.
Jerome Bloom of Lakeland Door Company was present at the discussion.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on the
above request was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Re: State Highway #12 and County Road #18-Intersection
Discussion of plans for the intersection of State Highway #12 (Wayzata Boule-
vard) and County Road #18, deferred from September 10, 1956 meeting,
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, action was deferred
until September 24, 1956 and the City Engineer was directed to take said plans to
property owners affected and make a report to the Council September 24, 1956, as to
their opinions, also to put this matter on the agenda for the Committee of the
Whole meeting of September 18, 1956 also a report of drainage from City Engineer
and a report from City Attorney as to change of grade `liability, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
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1957 Budget
The City Manager's recommended budget for 1957 (deferred from the meeting of
September 10, 1956) was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, action
on the recommended budget for 1957 was deferred to September 24, 1956, by unani-
mous vote of all members of the Council present.
Association of Suburban Gas Users
Association of Suburban Gas Users, discussion by the City Council, deferred
from the September 10, 1956 meeting. Mr. Brower of Edina, representing the
Association of Suburban Gas Users, was present and spoke on the goal of the Assoc-
iation in taking this survey. The matter was referred to the Committee of the
Whole for further study.
Councilman Davis left at 12:55 a.m.
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License to Sell Non-Intoxicating Malt Beverages Off-Sale - Lincoln Bakery
Application for license to sell non-intoxicating malt beverages by Lincoln
Bakery, 4100 Minnetonka Boulevard, was read.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, license to
sell non-intoxicating malt beverages by Lincoln Bakery, 4100 Minnetonka Boulevard
was granted, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Building Permit for Cedar Engineering Co. - Jerry Holt
Jerry Holt, Contractor, made an oral request for a building permit for an
Industrial Building for Cedar Engineering Company on Lot 6, Block 29, St. Louis
Park (5810 W. 36th Street), as per plans as prepared by B.I. Petri Architect,
received by the Council September 17, 1956.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the building
inspector was authorized to issue building permit for the above building, subject
to all applicable codes, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Bonds
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the follow-
ing bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Garrison Brothers - Two House Movers Bonds
Verified Claims
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the lists of
verified claims prepared by the City Clerk and presented to the Council, dated
September 17, 1956, in the total amounts of $2,628.22 for payroll, and $4,704.03
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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 Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea;
Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
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Payments on Contract Work
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the following
payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer were approved, and the City
Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue cheek for the
respective amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
• Final Certificate °' ' '
Watermain Project Nos. 55-21, 45, 46, 47, P-1584 & 1586
Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Co.
Contract Price, $39,085.90
Contract Date, August 1, 1955
Payment, $820.08
On'motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was -approved, and the City
Manager, City Clercs and City treasurer were authorized to issue check for the
respective amount,Yananimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Final Certificate
Watermain Project Nos. 55-107, 108 & 109
Contractor, Wolff Construction Company
Contract Price, $38,161.35
Contract Date, January 9, 1956
Payment, $2,029.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the following
payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the City
Manager, City ClerL and City Treasurer were authorized to issue check for the
respective amount, nanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Final Certificate
Storm Sewer = Project No. 55-42A
Contractor, Peter Lametti Construction Company
Contract Price, $10,342.50
Contract Date, February 1, 1956
Payment, $517.03
On motion of Councilman Jorvigi seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the follow-
ing payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the
City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue check for the
respective amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Certificate of Partial Payment (Report No. 5) "
for the Joint Improvement (trunk sewer) for the
Village of Golden Valley and the City of St.
Louis Park, Minnesota
Contractor, Nodland-Barbarossa Company
Contract Price, $678,536.50
Date of Contract, March 5, 1956
Payment $7,540.13
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Payments on Contract Work Continued
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved, and
the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue. check
for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Certificate of Partial Payment No. 1
Sanitary Sewer Project No. Job #19 - 1/55 - 56-3
Contractor, Village of Golden Valley
Contract Price, $172,561.68 -
Payment, $43,140.42
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by ,Councilman Ehrenberg, the
following payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved, and
the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue check
for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Certificate of Substantial Completion - Payment No. 2
Bituminous Surfacing-Project Nos. 55-57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65,
66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, i 74
Contractor, Asconite Asphalt Company
Contract Price, $20,222.50
Dontract Date, September 19, 1955 -
Payment $12,139.55
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the following
payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved, and the
City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue check for
the respective amount, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Certificate of Substantial Completion - Payment No. 1
Bituminous Surfacing-Project Nos. 56-29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36,
37 and 38 (29 deleted)
Contractor, Asconite Asphalt Company
Contract Price, $12,818.00
Contract Date, July 23, 1956
Payment, $12,222.03
Re: Dedication of Alley Between 37th & 38th - France & Glenhurst Avenue
Letter dated Sepiember' 14, 1956, from N. A. Coggeshall, 3707 Glenhurst
Avenue was read to the City Council requesting that said private alley be designated
as a public alley.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above
letter was referred to the City Manager for advice and recommendation, by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
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Governor's Conference on Community Developement and Planning
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, all Council-
men were authorized to attend the Governor's Conference on Community Developement
and Planning, September 21, 1956 at the Curtis Hotel, with all necessary expenses
paid, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting
was adjourned at 2:03 a.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
R. C. FERNSTROM, Mayor
ATTEST:
SEP JUST1ji, Secretary