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Council Meeting - July 1, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Councilman
H. J. Bolmgren, at 8:03 P.M.
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The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
H. C. Davis
Robert Ehrenberg
Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City
Attorney and the Secretary.
Mayor Fernstrom arrived at 8:10 p.m.
Councilman Jorvig arrived at 9:15 p.m.
Minutes - 4
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
minutes of meeting held-June 24, 1957, were approved, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Grading Improvement Nos. 57-35 thru 57-38 55-15 5a
Hearing on proposed grading, Improvement Nos. 57-35 thru 57-38 and
55-15, as described in Notice of Hearing published June 20 and 27, 1957 in
the St. Louis Park Dispatch. Paul W. Auer, 3207 Blackstone Avnue, presented
a petition in opposition to the extension of Blackstone Avenue ( 7-37) through
the playground.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
thatLthe hearing on .57-37 be adjourned until July 10, 1957 to provide, time to
obtain from the Director of Public Works the reason for extending the roadway
through Del Monte Park. Motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
(Councilman Jorvig was not present at the time the vote was taken.)
Resolution No. 414
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
Resolution No. 414, entitled Resolution Ordering Street and .Alley Grading
(Improvement Nos. 57-35 thru 57-38 Ei 55-15) was adopted by unanimous vote of
the Council. Bids to be taken July 17, 1957. _
(Councilman Jorvig was not present at the time the vote was taken.)
Bingo - St. Louis Park Volunteer Fire Department etc - 6a
Notification of intent to hold a Bingo game, on July 23, 24 and 25, 1957
on the Fire Department grounds, 37th and Woodale Avenue at the- 37th Annual
Carnival was presented by the St. Louis Park Volunteer Fire Department and Local
#993{ of the St. Louis Park Fire Department.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow the
above notification was ordered filed by unanimous vote of the Council.
July 1, 1957
Communication Relative to Rules Regulations of Mpls Gas Company - 6b
' Communication, dated June 12, 1957, relative to the Rules and Regula-
tions of the. Minneapolis Gas Company was received from K. W. Person, Vice Presi-
dent and Manager, Suburban Division.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
above communication was referred to the City Manager to compare these rules with
the present rules, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Communication from the Mpls. Gas Company Relative to Reports of Operation - 6c
Communication, dated June 14, 1957, from the Minneapolis Gas Company
1rJ enclosing reports of its operations in the City of St. Louis Park for the year
1956 was presented to the Council. -
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above reports were referred to the City Manager for comparison and to report
back to the Council of the percentage of earnings, by unanimous vote of the
Council.
Request for Building Permit - Roto Rooter Service Company - 6d
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con-
struction of a warehouse building at 2500 Georgia Avenue adjacent to the Great
Northern Railway tracks, by Roto Rooter Service Company.
L. E. Gottstein presented plans for proposed building and a letter dated
July 1, 1957, listing items they plan to store in the building.
A motion was-made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
that the Building Inspector be authorized to issue permit for construction of a
warehouse building at 2500 Georgia Avenue subject to compliance with all applicable
codes, and the issuing of a certificate of occupancy restricted to the uses as
stated in letter of July 1, 1957 received from Roto Rooter Company. Motion was
passed by unanimous vote of the Council. (Councilman Jorvig, was not present at
the time the vote was taken)
Request for Special Permit to Erect Sign at 3351 Gorham Ave. - Nordquist Sign - 6e
Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5 of
- the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 4' x 16' (64 sq. ft.) sign at 3361 Gorham
Avenue (Town and Country Supply Co.) by Nordquist Sign Company, Inc.
Resolution No. 415
On motion- of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by-Councilman -Ehrenberg,
Resolution No. 415, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (to erect sign at 3361 Gorham
Avenue) was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council.
July 1, 1957 -
Request for Special Permit to Erect Sign at 3920 Minnetonka Blvd.-Shell - 6g
Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and
10.5 'of the Zoning- Ordinance for erection of a 8! x 8! (64 sq. ft.) sign
(same sign as requested in item 6f)( at 3920 Minnetonka Boulevard by the Shell
Oil Company.
Resolution No. 416
On motion•of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
Resolution No. 416, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (to erect sign at 3920
Minnetonka Boulevard) was adopted by 5 yeas and one nay. Councilman Ehrenberg
voting nay. (Councilman Jorvig ;was not present at the time the vote was taken.)
Petition for Watermain - (P-1746) - 6h
Petition for watermain on Georgia Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to
Franklin Avenue signed by Harold E. Nowling, 2018 Georgia Avenue and others,
was presented to the Council. .
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
above petition (P-1746) was referred to the Director of Public Works and the
City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Petition for Drainage Ditch - Associated Lithographers, Inc. - 6i
Petition for drainage ditch to relieve flooding situation near 6610
West Lake Street was presented to the Council by Associated Lithographers, Inc.
Mr. Davenport from Minneapolis, Northfield i Southern Railroad was present.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the above petition for drainage ditch be referred to the Director of
Public Works and to the City Assessor for advice and recommendation, speaking
- on the motion, Councilman Wolfe explained the drainage situatiorAs it is at
present. Motion passed by six yeas (Councilman Wolfe not voting) .
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Communication Requesting Permission to hold Carnival - Kiwanis Club - 61
Communication requesting permission'to hold a carnival on the southeast
corner of Monk and Highway Na. 7 (owned by Calhoun Realty) by the Kiwanis Club
- of southwest suburban Minneapolis, was presented to the Council.
Due to conflicting dates with the Fireman's Carnival the Kiwanis repre-
sentative,who was present,said that they would look for another location.
Re: the Klein Conry Property Located in Industrial Area - 6k
E. R. Conry and C. H. Klein had indicated that they would be present
at this meeting, concerning the Klein and Conry property located in industrial
area (Cedar Lake Road, Zarthan Avenue, Highway #100), however, neither they nor
any representative were present.
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Request for Building Permit for 3900 Excelsior Boulevard - 6k2
Request for permit to alter present building at 3900 Excelsior Blvd.,
for Model Laundry, by Northwest Construction Company was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
building inspector was authorized to issue permit for alteration of building at
3900 Excelsior Boulevard subject to compliance with all applicable codes, by
unanimous vote of the Council.
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ord.-Setbacks - 7a
Second reading of proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
CD (setbacks - Section 1.3-39 deferred June 24, 1957).
Ordinance No. 578
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the
second reading of Ordinance No. 578 was waived and the ordinance was adopted,
by unanimous vote of the Council.
Approval of Preliminary Plat of Aretz Property - 9a
Approval of preliminary plat of Aretz property (approved by the Planning
Commission April 3, 1957).
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the pre-
. liminary plat of Aretz was referred to the Planning Commission for more detailed
information on the plat, and requesting that the subdivider be notified of the
action, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Re: Contract with Banister Engineering for Master Storm Sewer Plan - 9b
Contract with Banister Engineering Company for preparation of Master
Storm Sewer Plan.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the contract with Banister Engineer Company, prepared by the City Attorney,
be approved and to authoiize the' Mayor and City Manager to execute/in oehalf of
the City, subject to the clearing up the definition of "hours in a days work"
by the City Attorney. Motion passed by the following roll call vote, Councilman
Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig,
yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom abstained
from voting.
Re: Street Paving at W Lake Street and Walker Street - 9c
Reworking the street paving at southwest corner of West Lake Street and
Walker Street, requested by Mayor Fernstrom.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above
matter was referred to the Director of Public Works to prepare construction
designs and plans and the estimated cost and also to the City Assessor to give
111 his advice and recommendation as to possibility of assessing the project, by
unanimous vote of the Council. .
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July 1, 1957
Planning Commission-Report (Case 57-40-S) Richard Neslund - Texas Terrace Sub-
division - 9d
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-40-S) recommending favor-
ably upon the request of Richard Neslund for approval of the preliminary plat
of Texas Terrace Subdivision (filed June 24, 1957).
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, . seconded by Councilman
Wolfe, that the above plat be referred to the Planning Commission for addition-
al information with regards to surrounding area etc. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of the Council.
Final Plat of Portion of Texas Terrace Subdivision - Richard Neslund- 9e
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
final plat of a portion of Texas Terrace Subdivision be referred to the Planning
Commission to be 'compared with Preliminary Plat and for their recommendation,
by unanimous vote of the Council.
Termination of employment of Equipment Operator II - 10a
The City Manager reported the termination of employment of Equipment
Operator II, effective June 20, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the
- Council gave its consent and approval to the City Alanager's report of termination
of the employment of Wayne Reid as Equipment Operator II, effective June 20,
1957, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Appointment of Emil Stunick ,Probationary Equipment Operator II - 10b
The City Manager proposed the appointment of Dnil Stunick as probationary
Equipment Operator II, effective July 5, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Emil
Stunick as ,probationary Equipment Operator II, effective July 5, 1957, by unani-
mous vote of the Council.
Verified Claims - 12a
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the list';
of verified claims prepared by the Director of_ Finance and presented to the Council,
dated July 1, 1957, in the total amount of $28,962.96 for vendors was approved,
and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue
checks covering same, by-unanimous vote of the Council.
Payments on Contract Work - 12b
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, 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 the Council.
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Payments on Contract Work - continued
Partial Payetent No. 2
Contract #315 - Sanitary Sewer 56-97 & 56-96
Contractor, Northern Contracting Company
Contract Price, $11,427.50
Contract Date, December 10, 1956
Amount of this payment - $2,472.86
Final Certificate
Ornamental Street Lights-Contract No. 271
CD Virginia Circle North
117) Contractor - Lee Electric Company
Contract Price, $2,460.00
Contract Date, August 29, 1955
Amount of this Paynent - $369.00
Regarding Bus Fares - 12c
Attorney Montgomery gave an oral report on the hearing of the Railroad
and Warehouse Commission regarding Bus Fares, next meeting July 29, 1957.
Regarding Wading Pool - 12d
The City Manager gave a report on the progress of plans for wading pool
and he was told to proceed in employing an engineer to prepare plans.
Meeting Adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
meeting was adjourned at 12:39 a.m., by unanimous vote of the Council.
R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor '
Attest:
oseph Jusp, Secretary