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Council Meeting - November 4, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:05 p.m. 111
Invocation was given by Rev. Ralph Erickson of the Prince of Peace Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
Robert Ehrenberg
Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, Assistant to the City Manager, City
Manager Interne, City Attorney.
Toravl Jorvig arrived at 8:25 p.m.
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'On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the minutes
of meeting held October 28, 1957, were approved, by unanimous vote of five members
of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Ornamental Street Lighting - 5a
Public hearing was had on the proposed installation of ornamental street
lighting, Improvement No. 57-66, as described in Notice of Hearing published
October 24 and 31, 1957, in the St. Louis Park Dispatch.
Mrs. Jean George, 2705 Lynn (Parkwood Road) appeared; asked for information
concerning type of lighting and cost per lot.
Mr. Wheeler, representing the Northern States Power Company appeared;
explaining the proposed ornamental street lighting program.
Councilman Ehrenberg spoke, expressing a feeling that a lesser number of
lights might be sufficient, especially considering the assessable cost to the
neighborhood.
Leonard Braverman, 2501 Inglewood appeared.
James Ward, 4100 Cedarwood Road, appeared, and stated that he felt that the ,
original proposal contained too many lights.
Fred Rappaport, 4200 Basswood Road, stated he favored the lesser (40 light)
ornamental plan.
Martin Ring, 4230 Basswood Road, appeared.
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Hearing on Ornamental Street Lighting - continued - 5a
Resolution No. 492
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolu-
tion No. 492, entitled, Resolution Ordering Installation of Ornamental Street
Lighting, (Lighting plan'of 40 ornamental street lights with underground wiring)
was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council presait.
Public Hearing on Improvement in Mafia Gables Second Addition - 5b
Public hearing was had on proposed construction of permanent improvement
in Minnehaha Gables Second Addition, as described in Notice of Hearing published
October 24, and 31, 1957, in the St. Louis Park Dispatch.
Resolution No. 493
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
get No. 493, entitled Resolution Ordering Construction of Permanent Improvements in
Minnehaha Gables Second Addition, was adopted by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Storm Drain Outlets Impr. No. 57-68 - 5c
Public hearing was had on proposed acquisition of storm drain outlet,
Improvement No. 57-68, as described in Notice of Hearing Published October 24
and 31, 1957, in the St. Louis Park Dispatch.
Resolution No. 494
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Resolu-
' Ill tion No. 494, entitled Resolution Ordering Acquisition of Storm and Drain Outlet,
was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Public Hearing on Rezoning - Oliver London - 5d
Public hearing was had on proposed rezoning of Lot 5 and part of Lot 6,
Block 42, St. Louis Park Center (37th Street and Brunswick Avenue), requested
by Oliver London; and on recommendation of the Planning Commission, the balance
of Lot 6 and Lots 7 thru 14, Block 42, St. Louis Park Center, from Commercial
Use District to Light Industrial Use District.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance for first
reading on November 11, 1957, for the above rezoning. Motion was passed by un-
animous vote of six members of the Council present.
Bids for Purchase of, Improvement, Honds- 5e =
Acceptance of bids for'Purchase of Improvement Bonds in the amount of
$1,500,000.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
above bids were referred to the City Attorney for tabulation and checking, and
to report later in the evening, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council
present. (Councilman Jorvig was not present when vote was taken.)
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Bids on Improvement Bonds - 5e - continued
Resolution No. 496
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolu-
tion No. 496, entitled For Award and Issuance of Improvement Bonds (1957 Sewer
Series), was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Notification of Intent to Hold Bingo Game -Most Holy Trinity School - 6a
Notification of intent to hold a Bingo game, Monday, December 9, 1957,
at the Most Holy Trinity School Auditorium, was received from the Home and School
Association of Most Holy Trinity School.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above notification was received for filing by unanimous vote of six members of
the Council present.
Claim for Damages - Barbarajoe Scheunemann - 6b
Claim for damages allegedly resulting from improper repair of Texas Avenue
300 feet north of Westwood Hills Road, datedOctober 24, 1957, was received from
Barbara Joe Scheunemann, 7704 i 13th Lane.
A motion was'made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that the above claim for damages be referred to the City Attorney for advice
and recommendation. Before vote was taken the motion was withdrawn.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
claim was denied on the advice of the City Attorney because claim wasn't in
proper form, by unanimous vote of six member of the Council present.
Claim for Damages - Mrs. Harvey Schwartz - 6c
Claim for damages allegedly resulting from improper spraying of alley
with oil at 7505 Minnetonka Boulevard, dated October 28, 1957, was received
from Mrs. Harvey H. Schwartz.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above claim for damages was referred to the insurer and notify Council of results,
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Petition for Sanitary Sewer P-1796 - Harold,Friedman. - 6d
Petition for sanitary sewer on West 23rd Street from Kentucky Bane to
Hampshire Avenue, by Harold A. Friedman, 6831 West 23rd Street and others, was
presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
above petition for sanitary sewer P-1796, was referred to the Director of Public
Works and City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
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Petition for Sanitary Sewer P-1797 - 6e
Petition for sanitary sewer on Cedar Lake Road from 25th Street to
Virginia Avenue, by John B. Burnett, 8310 Cedar Lake Road,and others, was
presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
above petition for sanitary sewer P-1797, was referred to the Director of Public
Wprks and City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
Petition for Sanitary Sewer P-1799 - 6f
Petition for sanitary sewer on West 23rd Street from Kentucky, Lane to
Louisiana Avenue, by Sidney Blacker, 6905 West 23rd Street and others, was
presented to the Council. .
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
above petition for sanitary sewer P-1799, was referred to the Director of Public
Works and City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
Petition for Sidewalk - P-1798 - 6g
Petition for sidewalk on east side of Florida Avenue from 29th Street to
Minnetonka Boulevard, by Marvin L. Henrichs, 2929,,Florida Avenue and others, was
presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the '
above petition for sidewalk P-1798, was referred to the Director of Public Works
and City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
Request for Variation of Setback Requirements-Zollie Baratz - 6h
Request for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
under authority of Sections 20.4-6 and 20.5 to permit location of a double bung-
alow without the required setback at 3005 Blackstone Avenue, by Zollie Baratz,
was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
request for variation of setback requirements was referred to the Planning
Commission for advice and recommendation, with request that the Planning Commi-
ssion consider the matter at their November 6, 1957, meeting, by unanimous vote
of six members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit 6300 West Lake Street - James Zien - 6i
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con-
struction of a drive-in at 6300 West Lake Street, by James D. Zien, was presented
to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
to approve the-issuance of the permit for the construction of ahrive-in at 6300
West Lake Street, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, with the under-
standing that no sign permit is hereby issued or approved. Motion passed by unani-
mous vote of six members of the Council present.
(see page 192 for 6j)
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Resolution Authorizing Taking of Sewer Easements - 7a
(4<!+,, "` Resolution Authorizing Taking of Sewer Easements by Eminent Domain
(Trunk Sewer #3 - deferred October 28, 1957), was presented to the Council.
Resolution No. 495
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolu-
tion No. 495, entitled Resolution Authorizing Taking of Sewer Easements by
Eminent Domain was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Vacating Portion of Zarthan Ave. - 7b
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the second reading of Proposed Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Zarthan
Avenue be waived and that the Ordinance be adopted. Before the vote was taken
the motion was withdrawn.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action
on the above proposed Ordinance was tabled, by five yeas and one nay. (Council-
man Bolmgren voted nay)
Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Regulating the Moving of Buildings - 7c
On motion of-Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
second reading of Proposed Ordinance Regulating the Moving of Buildings Over
Streets and Alleys in the City was deferred to November 11, 1957, by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present.
Ordinance No. 595
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Establishing License Fees - 7d
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the second
reading of Ordinance No. 595, Establishing Fees for Licenses Issued by the City
and Amending Ordinances Previously Establishing Such Fees, was waived and the
Ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Report Concerning Offer from Aryan Garrison - 8a
Report concerning offer from Aryan Garrison to sell lot to the City
(M Et. C 57-26) was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
that the City Manager address communication to Mr. Garrison advising him that
the City is not interested in acquiring the lot at the present time. Before
vote was taken motion was withdrawn.
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On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action
on the above offer was deferred to November 11, 1957, by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
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Request for Building Permit at 2629 Louisiana Avenue - Rutledge Constr. 61
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc-
• tion of an office and storage building at 2629 Louisiana Avenue, by Rutledge
Construction Company, was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, to
approve the issuance of the permit for the construction of an office and storage
building at 2629 Louisiana Avenue, subject to compliance with all applicable
codes. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Report Concerning Creation of Watershed Dist. for H.C. - 8b
Report concerning the creation of a watershed district for Hennepin County
(requested October 28, 1957) was presented by the City Attorney.
The City Attorney made an oral report on the provisions of state law re-
garding this matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
that the Mayor, City Attorney and City Manager attend November 6, 1957 meeting
concerning the creation of a watershed district for Hennepin County and express
views as expressed by the Council. Those views are generally as follows: the
Council is interested in the creation of a plan for drainage in Hennepin County,
' however it does not feel that the solution lies in the creation of a watershed
district. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Report of Traffic Conditions on Browndale Avenue - 8c
Report of Traffic conditions on Browndale Avenue at 432 Street (requested
October 28, 1957) was presented by the Director of Public Works.
The City Manager was directed to install "Caution-Park Crossing" or
similar signs at intersection and to place warning signs on the Browndale Avenue
approaches to the intersection.
Report with Respect to Petitioned Watermain. Impr. No. 57-69 - 8d
Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and recommendation of
the City Assessor with respect to petitioned watermain, Improvement No. 57-69,
was presented to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that
the hearing date for watermain, Improvement No. 57-69 be set for November 25,
1957 and that the City Manager be directed to advertise for bids to be received
on November 20', 1957. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Report on Need for Stop Sian on Dakota Ave. at Walker - 8e
Report on the' need for stop sign on Dakota Avenue at Walker Street was
presented by the Director of Public Works.
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, to
concur with the Director of Public Works recommendation and direct the City
Attorney to draft an amendment to the appropriate ordinance embodying this
change and also removing the stop signs at the intersection of 36th Street and
Texas Avenue from the ordinance. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
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Communication Regarding Drainage Situation - Village of Mtka. - 9a
Communication regarding drainage situation concerning the City of St.
Louis Park and the Village of Minnetonka, by S. Thimsen, Village Clerk
(deferred October 21, 1957), and report of the Director of Public Works, was
presented to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
to direct the City Manager to negotiate with Minnetonka Village on the matter
and to report to the Council on November 25, 1957. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present.
Regwst for Building Permit at 2400 Dakota Avenue - Lithium Corp. - 9b
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc-
tion of an addition to present building at 2400 Dakota Avenue, by Lithium Corp-
oration (deferred October 28, 1957), was presented to the Council.
Wayne Ortenblad appeared, as did representatives of Lithium Corporation.
Considerable discussion ensued concerning the appearance of Lithium's buildings.
It was moved by Councilman Bolmgren,' seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to
approve the issuance of the building permit for the construction of an addition
to present building at 2400 Dakota Avenue, subject to compliance with all appli-
cable codes and on condition that a planting be made on west side of new and
existing buildings; planting to project 8' west of new building. Motion
passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Use of Recording Device for Council Meetings - 9c
Possible use of recording device for Council meetings, by Councilman Davis,
(deferred October 28, 1957), was discussed.
The City Manager was directed to arrange for trail of recording device at
a Council meeting.
Storm Sewer District No. 25 - 9d
Acquisition of easements for storm sewer district No. 25 was presented by
the City Attorney.
City Attorney discussed the probems concerned.
Designation of Polling Places for City Election - 10a
Designation of Polling Places for the City Election and list of Judges was
presented to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, to
defer action on the above to November 11, 1957, so that a distinction may be
made between election clerks and judges. Motion passed by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
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Appointment of Civil Engineer I - Donald Asmus - 10b
The City Manager proposed the appointment of Donald Lloyd Asmus as pro-
bationary Civil Engineer I, effective November 20, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jotvig, the Council '
gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Donald Lloyd
Asmus as probationary Civil Engineer I, effective November 20, 1957, by unani-
mous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Purchase of Two Four-Door Sedans/- 10c
Purchase of two four-door sedans (Police and Water Department), two 3/4
ton pick-up trucks (Water Department) and one 1/2 ton pick-up truck (Street
Department), was discussed.
It was moved by Councilman Schadow, Seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, to
approve the purchase of two four-door sedans, two 3/4 ton pick-up trucks and
one 1/2 ton pick-up truck. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of
the Council present.
Bonds - lla "
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 six members of the Council present.
Phelps-Drake Co., Inc. Contractor's Bond - Watermain No. 57-53
Acceptance of Deed - Sam Segal - 10d
• On motion of "Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing Quit Claim Deed was accepted for street purposes, 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.
Sam G. Segal and Raley Segal, husband and wife, dated November 4,
1957, "The north 30, feet of the West 579.7'feet of 'the East 993.7
feet of the Southeast Quarter (SE4), Section Eight (8), Township
One Hundred Seventeen (117), Range Twenty-one (21).
Verified Claims - 12a
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the lists
of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the
Council, dated November 4, 1957, in the total amount of $12,091.53 for vendors
was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were author-
ized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
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Payments on Contract Work - 12b
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, 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 their respective amounts, by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
Partial Payment Certificate No. 1
Curb and Gutter Proj. Nos. 57-54, 55 fi 57
Contractor,Victor Carlson i Sons Inc.
Contract Price,$9,617.65
Contract Date, September 9, 1957
Amount of this payment, $5,856.96
Payment No. 2, Section "B"
Trunk Sewer No. 3, Improv. 56-52
Contractor, Sornsin and Rue
Contract Price, $634,958.00
Amount of‘ this payment, $59,579.53
Payment No. 2, Section "C"
Trunk Sewer No. 3, Improv. 56-52
Contractor, Sornsin and Rue
Contract Price, $636,904.00
Amount of this payment, $5,955.06
Meeting adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
meeting was adjourned at 12:35 a.m., by unanimous vote of six members of the -
Council present.
R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
Attest:
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/, John One, Acting Secretary