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Council Meeting - November 25, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R.
C. Fernstrom at 8:05 p.m.
Invocation was given by Rev. Einar Martinson of the Union Congregation-
al Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
Robert Ehrenberg
Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant to the City
Manager, City Manager Interne and the Secretary.
Minutes - 4
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
minutes of meeting held November 18, 1957, were approved, by unanimous vote
of four members of the Council present.
Councilman Davis arrived at 8:10 p.m. and Councilman Jorvig, arrived at
8:12 p.m.
Public Hearing on Special Use Permit for Upholstering Shop - Fred Zabel - 5a
Public hearing was had on proposed one year special use permit under
the provisions of Section 10.2 and 10.2-5 of the Zoning Ordinance for the
operation of an upholstering shop in a Residential Use District at 4020
Xenwood Avenue, as described in Notice of Hearing published November 14, 1957,
in the St. Louis Park Dispatch as requested by Fred Zabel.
Mr. Fred Zabel was present at the meeting in support of his request.
Resolution No. 506
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, Rezolution
No. 506, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (operation of a furniture upholstering
shop as a home occupation with one employee in building at rear of premises at
4020 Xenwood Avenue), was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
Public Hearing on Watermain Impr. No. 57-69 - 5b
Public hearing was had on proposed watermain construction, Improvement
No. 57-69, as described in Notice of Hearing published November 7 and 14, 1957,
in the St. Louis Park Dispatch
No one present that was interested in this improvement. III
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Resolution No. 507 - Public Hearing on Watermain continued
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolu-
tion No. 507, entitled Resolution Ordering Watermain Construction (Impr. No.
57-69), was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for Special Permit to Erect •Temporary Sign at 4521 Hwy. #7 - 6a
Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5
of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a temporary sign 61 x 121 (72 sq. ft.)
at 4521 Highway No. 7, by Nordquist Sign Company was presented to the Council.
Resolution No. 508
�-+ On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution
No. 508, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 and 10.'5 of the
et Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park, (for erection of a temporary
sign 61 x 121 (72 sq. ft.) at 4521 Highway No. 7 suject to compliance with all
applicable codes and ordinances) was adopted by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
Communication Concerning Leash Law - 6b
Communication, dated November 14, 1957, concerning Leash Law enforcement
in St. Louis Park was received from Mrs. Phil Thomas.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City
Manager was directed to reply to the above communication and the letter was
ordered filed, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for approval of Preliminary Plat'of Texas Terrace Third Add. - 6c
Request for approval of preliminary plat of Texas Terrace Third Addition,
by Richard Neslund, and advice from the Secretary of the Planning Commission
that plat is iIroper form, was presented to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to place
on file the preliminary plat of Texas Terrace Third Addition and to refer it
to the City Planning Commission and City Engineer for examination and report.
Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that
the City Clerk be directed to publish notice of public hearing on the above
preliminary plat before the City Planning Commission on December 4, 1957. Motion
passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for Approval of Preliminary Plat Project No. 5 - 6c2
Request 'for approval of preliminary plat of Project No. 5, by Murri Mac
Company, and advice from the Secretary of the Planning Commission that plat is
in proper form, was presented to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconOed by Councilman Ehrenberg, to place
on file the preliminary plat of Project No. 5 And to refer it to the City Planning
Commission and City Engineer for examination and report, (Murri Mac Company)
subject to the pending amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance relating to in-
stalation of improvements. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
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Date Set for Hearing on Project No. 5 (Murri Mac) - 6c3
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the City Clerk be directed to publish notice of public hearing on the
preliminary plat Project No. 5 before the City Planning Commission on December
4, 1957 (Murri Mac Company) . Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
Request for Rezoning 4009 West 31st Street-Clarence Nordstrom - 6d
Request for rezoning Part of Lots 1, 2, 3, 14, 15 and 16, Block 6, Man- •
hattan Park (4009 West 31st Street) from Residential Use District, 2 1/2 Story
Height, C Density to Multiple Use District, 3 Story Height, D Density, by
Clarence D. Nordstrom, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above request for rezoning was referred to the Planning Commission for,advice
and recommendation, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for Permission to Connect to Water System-- Melvin L. Denneson - 6e
Request for permission to connect to St. Louis Park Water System at
1548 Lilac Drive South, by Melvin L. Denneson, Golden Valley, was presented to
the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that permission be granted to Melvin L. Denneson, 1548 Lilac Drive South,
Golden Valley, to connect to the St. Louis Park water system, subject to
deposit of $691.25 plus permit cost of $39.15. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for Rezoning 3384 Brownlow Avenue - Gorco Construction Co. - 6f
Request for rezoning Lot 23, Block 174, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park
(3384 Brownlow Avenue) from Residential Use District to Light Industrial Use
District and from 21 Story Height District to 3 Story Height District, by
Gorco Construction Company, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation,
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for Sanitary Sewer P-1189 - 8oy Svendsen - 6g
Petition for sanitary sewer on Idaho Avenue between 28th and 29th Streets
(previous petition filed September 15, 1952), signed by Roy M. Svendsen and
others, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
petition for Sanitary Sewer P-1189, was referred to Director of Public Works
and the City Assessor for advice and recommendation by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council:present.
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111 Petitions for Sanitary Sewer - 6h
The following petitions for Sanitary Sewer were received and referred
to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor for advice and recommen-
dation, by motion made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe and
passed by unanimous:vote of six members of the Council present.
P-1804 - Hampshire Avenue from Franklin Avenue to Cedar Lake Road -
by John Blixrud, 2013 Hampshire Avenue and others.
P-1805 - 24th Street from Hampshire Avenue to Louisiana Avenue - by
Calvin Roberts, 6905 West 24th Street and others.
r--a . P-1806 - West 19th Street from Westwood Hills Drive to Texas Avenue
and Utah Drive from West 19th Street to Texas Avenue - by
el Murri Mac Company.
P-1807 - Virginia Avenue from Utah to Franklin Avenue - Utah from
Virginia to Franklin Avenue - by Murri Mac Company.
P-1808 - Virginia Avenue from West 19th to West 15th - West 15th from
Virginia Avenue to Utah Drive - Westwood Hills Drive from
Franklin Avenue to Virginia Avenue - by Murri Mac Company.
P-1809 - Maryland Avenue from 16th Street to Franklin Avenue - by R. J.
Carney,. 1600 Maryland Avenue and others.
111 P-1810 - Maryland Avenue from Franklin Avenue to 300' north of 16th St.
by Robert Shapland, 1826 Maryland and others.
P-1811 - Maryland Avenue from 14th Street to 16th Street - by James
Leebens, 1441 Maryland and others.
P-1812 - Decatur Avenue from Club Road to West 24th Street, by Mrs.
Marjorie Cady, 2421 Decatur and others.
P-1814 - Idaho Avenue from 18th Street to Cedar Lake Road, by Claire
Engel, 2056 Idaho Avenue and others.
P-1813 - Florida Avenue from Franklin Avenue to Cedar Lake Road, by Ralph
Larson, 2000 Florida Avenue.
P-1815 - Hillsboro Avenue from 14th Street south to Franklin Avenue - by
A. Norum, 1820 Hillsboro and others
P-1816 - Flag Avenue from West 18th Street to south line of Crestview
Addition, by Alexander Luzk and others.
P-1817 - Idaho Avenue from 26th Street to 27th Street, by Louis Domian,
2625 Idaho and others.
P-1818 - Ford Circle from Ford Road to East end including cul-de-sac - by
J. R. Rush, 9812 Ford Circle and others.
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Petitions for Sanitary Sewer - continued
P-1819 - Louisiana Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to West 16th Street -
by L. W. Tessmer, 2257 Louisiana Avenue and others.
P-1820 - Kentucky Lane from Cedar Lake Road to 24th Street - by R.
Hanson, 2274 Kentucky Lane and others.
P-1821 - Independence Avenue from Franklin to West 16th Street - by
J . P. Lohmar, 1830 Independence Avenue and others.
P-1822 - West 18th Street from Hillsboro to Flag Avenue - by M.M.Paul,
9321 West 18th Street.
P-1823 - Fairway Lane from 18th Street north to turn around - by M.
Murphy, 1621 Fairway Lane.
P-1824 - Flag Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Club Road - by Robert
Mayer, 9114 Cedar Lake Road and others.
P-1825 - Jersey Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to 22nd Street - by H.
Greenseth, 2200 Jersey Avenue and others.
P-1826 - Eliot View Road from Hampshire Avenue to Edgewood Avenue - by
V. Formo, 6739 Eliot View Road and others.
P-1827 - Cedar Lake Road from Edgewood Avenue to Hampshire Avenue - by
R. 0. Morseth, 6520 Cedar Lake Road and others.
P-1828 - West 22nd Street from County Road 18 to Flag Avenue - by E.
Dorn, 9215 West 22nd Street and others.
and Highwood Road from Glenhurst Ave. to Cul-de-sac
P-1829 - Glenhurst Road from Cedar Lake Road to cul-de-sac--= by G. P.
Thomas, 2125 Glenhurst Avenue and others.
P-1830 - Lilac Drive (West Service Road #100) from West 16th to Cedar '
Lake Road, thence approximately 1000/ west on Cedar Lak Road.
by Chas. M. Freidheim.
P-1831 - Franklin Avenue from Elag to Independence - by J . Balich,
9301 West Franklin and others.
P-1834 - Quebec Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to 26th Street - by T.
Sheehy, 2533 Quebec Avenue and others.
P-1835 - Rhode Island from Cedar Lake Road to 26th Street - by T.
Arntsen, 2533 Rhode Island Avenue and others.
P-1836 - West 26th Street from Florida Avenue to Dakota Avenue - by J .
Deffler, 2600 Dakota Avenue and others.
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Petitions for Sanitary Sewer - continued
P-1837 - Xylon Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Boone Avenue - by W.C.
Cooksey, 2500 Xylon Avenue and others.
P-1838 - Cedar Lake Road from Glenhurst Road to the Great Northern
Railroad - by Walter M. Huestis, 4100 Cedar Lake Road and others.
P-1839 - Texas Avenue from Wayzata Blvd. to West 14th Street - by D. K.
Tilton, 1355 Texas Avenue and others.
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Claim for Damages - Steven Danberry - 6i
Claim for damages allegedly resulting from improper maintenance of water
filled ditch near 16th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue (amendment to notice
`� served November 8, 1957), by Steven Danberry, was received by the Council.
On, motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above
claim for damages was referred to the City Attorney for advice and recommendation
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council/present.
Resolution No. 509 Denying Application for Special Permit - 7a
Resolution denying application for special permit for use of premises for
Gasoline service station (deferred November 11, 1957) was presented to the
Council.
Mr. Godward was present in support of application.
Ward Clarke, a resident in the area, says that he has contacted many of
the neighbors and they are not ppposed to the permit for the Oil Station.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 509, entitled Resolution Denying Application for Special Permit for Use of
Premises for Gasoline Service Station, was adopted by five members of the Council
voting yea and Councilman Jorvig voting nay.
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Ord. 78 Regulating Sale of
Intoxicating Liquor - 7b
First reading of proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 78 Regulating
the Sale of Intoxicating Liquor (Club License) was waived.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to waive the first reading of above proposed ordinance and to set date for the
second reading on December 9, 1957. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
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First Reading of Proposed Ord. Designating Walker St as Dakota Ave as Stop
Intersection - 7c
First reading of proposed ordinance Designating Walker Street at
Dakota Avenue as a Stop Intersection (requested November 4, 1957) .
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that
the first reading of the above proposed ordinance by waived and the date set
for the second reading to be on December 16, 1957. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present.
Second Reading_ of Proposed Ord. Amending the Zoning Ordinance - 7d
Second reading of proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance
(requested by E. F. Redlin), was waived.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to waive the second reading of the above proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning
Ordinance (the west 10 feet of Lot 8, and all of Lots 9 and 10, Block 45, Re-
arrangement of St. Louis Park, and Lot 3, Block 45, St. Louis Park Addition,
and that the ordinance be adopted, but before vote was taken,a discussion was
held regarding the five foot easement.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the above motion be tabled. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Vacating a Pertion of Parklands Road - 7e
Second reading of proposed ordinance Vacating a Portion of Parklands
Road (requested by D. Baker), was waived.
Ordinance No. 599
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis,
to waive the second reading of above Proposed Ordinance Vacating a Portion of
Parklands Road and that the Ordinance No. 599 be adopted. Motion passed by
a vote of five yeas. Councilman Ehrenberg abstained from voting.
Report and Recommendations for City Employee's 1958 Salaries etc. - 8a'
Report and recommendation on City Employee's 1958 salaries and working
conditions was presented by the City Manager.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that action on the above report be deferred until December 16, 1957, and that
the Mayor call a special meeting during the week of December 9, 1957. Motion
passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Report Concerning Application of Minn. Corrupt Practices Act in St.
Louis Park City Elections - 8b
Report concerning application of. Minnesota Corrupt Practices Act in St.
Louis Park City elections was presented by the City Attorney (requested Nov-
ember 18, 1957) .
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the above report be filed. Motion -passed by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
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Report on Proposed Warming House at Fern Hill School - 8c
Report on proposed warming house at Fern Hill School was presented by
the City Manager.
The City Manager says that we have budgeted for attendent for 1958, but
not for purchase of warming house. Rink would be on the school grounds. The
school has agreed to let it be used. P.T.A. has taken in $400.00. We can get
metal building for from $750.00 to $800.00. The building will be erected on
skids so that it can be moved after skating is over. The work can be done by
our own crew.
Councilman Ehrenberg says that _the group can raise the rest of the money.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis,
that the City Manager order and have installed the warming house,as described,
at Fern Hill School location immediately. Motion passed by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
Financial Report for the Month of October -1957 - 8d
Financial report for the month of October 1957, was presented by the
City Manager.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
to receive the above report for filing. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
.Planning Commission Minutes for November 20. 1957 - 8e
Minutes of Planning Commission meeting of November 20, 1957 was presented
to the Council.
A motion was made .by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that the Minutes of the Planning Commission be received for filing. Motion
passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Planning Commisssion Report on Erection of Radio Antenna - 8f
Report of the Planning Commission recommending favorably upon the re-
quest of Sornsin-Rue Company for special permit under authority of Sections
10.3-34 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of 100' radio antenna.
(Case 57-97-SP1.
Resolution No. 510
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolu-
tion No. 510, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 and 10.5
of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (for a negaoltg3rmit
to erect a 100' radio antenna at 5050 Excelsior Boulevard),//y unaamous vote
of six members of the Council present.
Report from Planning Commission (Case 57-86-V) Leonard Enga - 8g
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-86-V) recommending favorably
upon the request of Leonard Enga for variation of the setback requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 to permit location of a
canopy without the required setback at 5600 Excelsior Boulevard.(Request for
variation to permit sign tabled by Council on October 28, 1957.)
Resolution No. 511
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolu-
tion No. 511, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 20.4-6 of the •
Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (granting waiver of set back
requirements to permit 1pcaton oS existing canopy on building at 5600
Excelsior Boulevard),/byaunanilas vote of six members of the Council present.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the request for variance to permit sign at 5600 Excelsior Boulevard
tabled on October 28, 1957 be taken from the table. Motion passed by five
members of the Council voting yea and Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that the waiver Of- setback for sign at 5600 Excelsior Boulevard be denied.
Motion lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman
, Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow, nay; Councilman Wolfe,
nay; Mayor Fernstrom, nay.
Resolution No. 512 ,
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 512, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 20.4-6 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (granting waiver of setback requirements
at 5600 Excelsior Boulevard to' permit location of sign''on the face of the exist-
ing canopy on building)was adopted by the following •roll call vote: Councilman
Davis, nay; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow,
yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
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Report of Planning Commission on Proposed Amendments to Ord. 558 - 8h
Report of the Planning Commission recommending adoption of proposed
amendments to Ordinance No. 558 (Subdivision Ordinance) was presented to
the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to waive the first reading of the above proposed ordinance and set date for
second reading on December 9, 1957. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
Request for Withdrawal of Preliminary Plat of Eaton's 2nd Add.-Sam Segal - 9a
Zf Request for withdrawal of preliminary plat of Eaton's Second Addition,
by Sam Segal, ( tabled.October 28, 1957) was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the request
of Sam Segal to withdraw preliminary plat of Eaton's Second Addition was granted,
by _unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Communication Concerning Erection of A Food Drive-In at Dakota & Lake St. - 9b
Communication concerning erection of a food drive-in at Dakota Avenue and
West Lake Street, by Leo J . Schultz, 3125 Dakota Ave nue and others (deferred
November 18, 1957), and report from Councilman Schadow, was presented to the
111 Council.
Leo Schultz gave his report of the meeting held with Mr.Zien, November
19, 1957. Secretary read Councilman Schadows report, dated November 21, 1957.
Art Meyers reported on the Tuesday, November 19, 1957, meeting with Mr.
Zien.
Leo Schultz read a statement, requesting that the Council rescind the
building permit granted to James Zien for building on the NE corner of Dakota
Avenue and West Lake Street.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to re-refer the request of Mr. Zien for Special Use Permitwith the opposition
petitions, filed with Council, to Planning Commission for their consideration
at their December 4, 1957 meeting and to report back to Council on December 9,
1957. Motion passed by five members of the Council voting yea and Council Wolfe
voting nay`.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that this matter be referred to the City Attorney both as to Special Use Permit
and Building Permit to find nut if we have overlooked any requirements that
should have been looked into by the Council. Motion passed by unanimous vote
of six members of the Council present.
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Bids on Trucks For Water and Street Departments - 9c
Tabulation of bids on purchase of two 3/4 ton pick-up trucks (Water
Department and one 1/2 ton pick-up truck (Street Department), are as follows:
Downtown Chevrolet Total $5,734.00
Astleford equipment • " $6,570.00
Pioneer G M C " $6,279.30
Irving H. English Motors " $5,962.22 •
Hopkins Motor Sales " $5,947.22
Holand Motors " $6,575.00
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
designating Downtown Chevrolet as the lowest responsible bidder. Motion passed
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Award of Contract for Watermain Construction - 9d
Award of contract for Watermain Construction, Improvement No. 57-69.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the bid of .
Phelps-Drake Company in the amount of $6,264.00, was determined to be the
lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the Mayor and the City Manager were
directed to execute the contract in behalf of the City, by unanimous vote of,
six members of the Council present.
Reapproval of Minnehaha Gables 2nd Addition Plat- 9e
Reapproval of final plat of Minnehaha Gables 2nd Addition (approved
September 16, 1957) was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the motion of 3thb City Council at its meeting September 16, 1957 approving
the final plat of Minnehaha Gables 2nd Addition be hereby ratified and the same
be reapproved as of this present date. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
Re: Possible Additional Public Impr. in the Area of Walker Street. Dakota. etc.-10a
Need for a report on possible additional public improvements in the area
generally bounded by Walker Street, Dakota Avenue, West 33rd Street, and Gorham
and Republic Avenues, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
matter was referred to the DirtCtOr of Pubic Works for advice and recommendation
and to report back to the Council January 20, 1957, by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
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111 Appointment of Margaret Mc Donald Henke as Probationary Clerk I - 10b
The City Manager proposed the appointment of Margaret McDonald Henke
as probationary Clerk I, effective December- 2, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of
Margaret McDonald Henke as probationary Clerk I, effective December 2, 1957,
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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The City Manager-proposed the appointment of Mervin J. Herrmann as
kr, probationary Property Appraiser I, effective December 16, 1957.
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On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of
Mervin J. Herrmann as probationary Property Appraiser I, effective,.December
16, 1957, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 513 - Approving Securities Park Plaza State Bank - 10c
On motion -of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 513, entitled Resolution Approving Securities for Collateral from Park Plaza
State Bank of St. Louis Park was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the
111 Council present.
Communication from St. Louis Park Association of Fire Fighters-Dutch Supper - 10d
Communication, dated November 25, 1957, was-received from the St. Louis
Park Association of Fire Fighters inviting the Council to attend their annual
"Dutch Supper" December 2, 1957 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Station.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the above invitation should be acknowledged with thanks. Motion passed by
unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Quit Claim Deeds - 10e
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the following
quit claim deeds were approved and the City Attorney was directed to file same
with the Register of Deeds of Hennepin County, by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present
1. Wallace T. Bruce, Incorporated, dated November 25, 1957, conveying
to the City of St. Louis Park - An easement for storm sewer purposes
over that part of Lot 51, Crestview Addition, according to the plat
thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds
in and� for said Hennepin County, described as follows: A strip of
land 15 feet in width being 7.5 feet on each side of a line drawn
parallel to the north line of said Lot 51 and measured 11 feet south
at right angles therefrom and which extends from the west line of
said Lot 51 to point of intersection with a line described as follows:
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Quit Claim Deeds - continued
Commencing at a point on the southeasterly line of Lot 14, in Block
3, Westadle, according to the plat thereof on file and of record
in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hennepin County, at a
point measured 26 feet northeasterly from the most southerly corner
of said Lot 14; thence southwesterly in a straight line to a point on the
westerly line of Lot 13, said Block 3, 15 feet northly along said
westerly line from the southwest corner of said Lot 13; thence
continuing southwesterly on the last described line to its inter-
section with said line parallel to the north line of said Lot 51.
The foregoing easement is more particularly described;asthe free
right to enter upon said premises at all times fOr the purpose of inspection,
repair and reconstruction of storm sewer therein and to forever
maintain the existing storm sewer therein and any replacement there-
of for the drainage of storm and surface waters; to excavate the
soil for the purpose of such maintenance, repair and reconstruction; to place
excavated soil upon said easement and lamds adjacent thereto during
reasonable period of construction, replacing the same upon completion
thereof; and to install and maintain necessary and appropriate man-
holes, catch basins and other appurtenances.
2. Wallace T. Bruce, Inc., dated November 25, 1957, conveying to the
City of St. Louis Park - An easement for storm sewer purposes over that
part of Block 3, Westdale, described as follows: A strip of land
15 feet in width being 72 feet on each side of the following des-
cribed line: Beginning at a point on the NW'ly line of Lot 16 in
Block 3, Westdale, 6 feet NE'ly from the most W'ly corner of said
Lot 16; thence on a curve convex to the east with a radius of 248
feet to a point on the SE'ly line of Lot 14 in said Block 3, 26
feet NE'ly from the most S'ly corner of said Lot 14; thence SW'ly
in a straight line to a point on the W'ly line of Lot 13 in said
Block 3, 15 feet N'ly of the SW corner of said Lot 13; thence con-
tin uing SW'ly on last described line to its intersection with the
south line of Lot 12, Block 3, Westdale.
An easement for storm sewer, purposes over that portion of Block 4,
Westdale, described as follows: A strip of land 15 feet in width
being 7.5 feet on each side of the following described line; Be-
ginning at a port on the-east Line of Lot 3, in Block 4, Westdale, .
4 feet north of the SE corner of said Lot 3; thence W'ly in a straight
line to a point on the south line of said Lot 3, 18 feet east of
the SW corner of said Lot 3; thencepSW'ly 30 feet to a point 30
feet E'ly from the most S'ly corner of Lot 2 in said Block4; thence
S'ly in a straight line 215 feet to a point 9 feet°E'ly of the most
N'ly corner of Lot 9, in said Block,4; thence SW'ly to a point on
the SW'ly line of said Lot 9, 26 feet SE'ly from the most W'ly
corner of said Lot 9; thence SE'ly to a point on the S'ly line of
Lot 10 in said Block 4, 2 feet SW'ly of the most S'ly corner of Lot
9 in said Block 4.
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111 Quit Claim Deeds - continued
An easement for storm sewer purposes over that portion of Block 5,
Westdale, described as follows: A strip of land 15 feet in width being
7.5 feet on each side of the following described line: Beginning at a
point on the E'ly line of Lot 15, Block 5, Westdale, 10 feet S'ly
of the NE41y corner of said Lot 15; thence W'ly to a point on the
NW'ly line of said Lot 15, 15-feet SW'ly from the SW corner of Lot
14 in said Block 5; thence W°ly to a point on the east line of
Lot 12 in said Block 5, 4 feet north of the SE corner of said lot
12; thence W4ly to a point on the West line of said Lot 12, 4 feet
north of the SW corner of said Lot 12.
An easement for storm sewer purposes, over the Stly 4 feet of Lot 12
and the N4ly 6 feet of Lot 13, all in block 6, Westdale.
The foregoing easements are more particularly described as the free
right to enter said premises at all times for the purpose of inspec-
tion, repair, and reconstruction of storm sewer therein and to forever
maintain the existing storm sewer therein and any replacement thereof
for the purpose of such maintaenance, repair, and reconstruction; to
place excavated soil upon said easements and lands adjacent thereto
during reasonable period of construction, replacing the same upon
completion thereof; and to install and maintain necessary and appro-
priate manholes, catch basins and other appurtenances.
The foregoing reference to "Westdale" is according to the plat thereof
on file in the office of the Registrar of Titles of said Hennepin
County.
Verified Claims - 12a
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
' lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to
the Council, dated November 25, 1957, in the total amounts of $415.72 for pay-
roll, and $49,247.03 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk,
and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present.
Meeting adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:11 a.m. , by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present. 9
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R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
Attest:
Ji, eph J tad, Secretary