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Council Meeting - July 15, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
R. C. Fernstrom at 8:02 P.M.
Invocation was given by Rev. Lex Smith of the Suburban Baptist 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, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney.
Minutes - 4
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren,-seconded by Councilman ,S,chadow the
minutes of meeting held July 8, 1957, were approved, by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Alley Surfacing - 577. 2 - 5a
Hearing on Proposed alley surfacing, Improvement No. 57-42, as describ-
ed in Notice of Hearing published July 4 and July 11, 1957, in the St. Louis Park
Dispatch.
Resolution No. 420
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resol-
ution No. 420, entitled Resolution Ordering Alley Surfacing, Improvement No. 57-42,
the date for taking bids to be set by the City Manager, was adopted by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Rezoning of Pt of Lot 8, Sv4, T-117 R-21 •- 5b
Hearing on proposed rezoning of part of Lot 8,Section 4, Township 117,
Range 21, (east of Zarthan Avenue and south of Cedar Lake Road) from Commercial
Uge District to Light Industrial Use District, requested by E. A. Johnson and
others. The following persons appeared.
George Stransky, 5900 Cedar Lake Road, asks for information, stated opposi-
tion, asked time for study. Mr. E. A. Johnson explained that proposed use would
be plastic manufacturing. Curtis Smith, 6020 Cedar Lake Road, stated opposition.
Mr. Davis, Cedar Lake Road and Alabama Avenue, stated opposition. Mr. Conry
appeared, explaining situation with respect to his property. Mr. Roberts, 6010
Cedar Lake Road, opposed.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to adjourn the hearing until July 29, 1957 and refer proposed self restrictions,
contained in Freidheim Letter of July 9, 1957, to the Planning Commission for • Ill
advice and recommendation. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
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Hearing on Proposed `Rezoning All of SW 4 of Sv30, T-29, R-24 and NW-1- of S-31,
T-29. R-24 etc. - 5c
Hearing on proposed rezoning of "All that part of the SWi of Section
30, Township 29, Range 24, and the NW* of Section 31, Township 29, Range 24,
lying southerly of Cedar Lake Road, easterly and northerly of County Road No.
16 and westerly of Highway #100, from Open Development, Residential, Light Ind--
dustrial, and Heavy Industrial Use District to Light Industrial Use District,
requested by C. Freidheim.
A motion was made byCouncilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
CD to adjourn the hearing until July 29, 1957 and refer the proposed self-restrictions,
contained in Freidheim letter, of July 9, 1957, to the Planning Commission for ad-
vice and recommendation. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Bids on Northside Sanitary Sewer Sections B and C - Impr. No. 56-52 - 5d
Acceptance of bids for northside sanitary trunk sewer, Sections B and
C, Improvement No. 56-52. The following bids were received:
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Sornsin Construction Company $630,858.00 $634,504.00
Phelps - Drake 738,160.00 740,294.00
Lametti & Sons 640,414.35
Barbarossa & Sons and
III Nodland Construction Co. 668,146.00 737,458.00
Peter Lametti Construction 718,510.72
Orfei & Mariane & Sons 693,653.00 776,579.00
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman
Bolmgren, action on the above bids be- deferred for one week for tabulation and
recommendation. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Communication Regarding Mosquito Control - 6a
Communication requesting action by theCity Council concerning -a county
program for mosquito control was received from the Board of Hennepin County Comm-
issioners, dated July 3, 1957.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution endorsing proposed plan and
forward to County Commissioners. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members
of theCouncil present.
Petition Request Rezoning - James Wong Toung andWong Ten Ming - 6b
Petition requesting rezoning Lot 2, Block 4, Hankers Minikanda Terrace
Addition (Inglewood Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard) from Residential Use District
to Limited Commercial Use District, was received from James Wong Toung and Wong
IIITen Ming, 4215 Excelsior Boulevard.
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Petition for Rezoning continued -6b
On motion of Councilman Schadow,_ seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
the above petition was referred to the Planning Commissionfor advice and re--
commendation, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Communication Relative to the Univ. of Minn. Inst. on Minn. Government etc. - 6c
Communication relative to the University of Minnesota Institute on
Minnesota Government and Politics July 22 - August 2, 1957 was received from C. C.
Ludwig, Executive Secretary, League of Minnesota Municipalities.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
above communication was ordered filed by unanimous vote. of all members of the
Council present.
Request for Rezoning Lots 171 & 172, Richmond 3rd Add. - A. Fine - 6d
Request for rezoning Lots 171' and 172, Richmond 3rd Addition (Louisiana
Avenue and Cedar Lake Road) from Residential Use District to Commercial Use
District was received from Adolph Fine, 6301 West Lake Street.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the above request be denied and that the filing fee be returned to the petition-
er. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Permit-to Connect to Golden_ Valley Sewer - Keleket X-Ray Sales - 6e
Request for permit for connection from building at Highway #12rand
Colorado Avenue to the Golden Valley sewer in County Road No. 41 was received
from Keleket X-Ray Sales Corporation, dated July 9, 1957.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to grant,permission needed, and the City Manager and the City Attorney to work out
more formill agreement with respect to sewer on boundary streets. Motion was passed
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit - Lincoln Bakery - 6f
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for storage
space expansion at the Lincoln Bakery at 4100 Minnetonka Boulevard - by Glenmore
Company.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above request was deferred until July 29, 1957, by unanimous vote of all members
of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit at 3501 Xenwood Avenue - Giertsen Construction - 6g
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the
construction of industrial storage at 3501 Xenwood Avenue, by Giertsen Construc-
tion Company. Ill
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Request for Building Permit 3501 Xenwood Ave. - continued
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded byCouncilman Jorvig,
that the above request be deferred to July 22, 1957, and that the petitioner be
asked to appear with samples of proposed construction material. Motion was
passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Cpuncil present.
Petition for Sidewalk - P-1752 - Byron Reamer and others - 6h
Petition for sidewalk on the south side of Minnetonka Boulevard from
Edgewood Avenue to Florida Avenue, by Byron Reamer and others, was presented to
the Council.
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On lotion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded byCouncilman Bolmgren, the
above petition No. P-1752 was referred to the Director of Public Works and the
City Assessor by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Petition for' Sanitary Sewer - P-1753 - Ecklund & Swedlund - 6i
Petition for sanitary sewer in Kilmer Avenue from West 16th Street
south to Cul-de-sac by Ecklund & Swedlund was presented to the Council.
On' motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
above petition P-1753 was referred to the Director of Public Works and the
City Assessor by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Petition for Sanitary Sewer - P-1750 - S. S. Stulberg and other`s - 6j
Petition for sanitary sewer on Melrose Avenue from West 14th Street to
West 16th Street, by S. S. Stulberg, 1415 Melrose Avenue and others, was presented
to the Council.
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On motion of Councilman Bolmgren,/Councilman Ehrenberg, the above
petition P-1750 was referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Assessor
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit 2360 Highway #100 - Phillippi Equipment Company - 6k
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con-
struction of an addition to the present industrial building at 2360 Highway #100,
by Phillippi Equipment Company.
A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
to approve the issuance of the permit subject to compliance with all applicable
codes. The motion was lost because Councilman Schadow withdrew his second.
There was a discussior)6f the need for facing on building. Mr. Porter
appeared, representing Phillippi Equipment Company.
On motionof Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action
on the above request was deferred until July 22, 1957, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
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First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance - 7a
First reading of proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
(rezoning west 55' of Lots 29 and 30, Block 2, Del Monte Heights from Resid-
ential Use District toMultiple Dwelling Use District).
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to waive the first reading and to set date for the second reading on July 22,
1957. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Licensing and Regulating Soft Drink Parlors
etc - 7b
First reading of proposed ordinance Licensing and Regulating Soft
Drink Parlors and the Sale of Soft Drinks, and Repealing Ordinance No. 87.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to table the first reading of proposed ordinance and the City Attor.ey was dir-
ected to investigate the scope of our present ordinances and make recommendation
for further legislation if necessary. Motion was passed by unanimous vofe of all
members of the Council present.
Report 0oncerning Lot 14, Block 3, Sunset Gables 2nd Addition - 8a
Report concerning Lot 14, Block 3, Sunset Gables Second Addition (Ingle-
wood Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard) in relation to the Zoning Ordinance (request-
ed by Council June 10, 1957) was presented by the City Attorney.
On, motionof Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City
Manager was directed to enforce Zoning Ordinance with regard to above lots, by
unanimous vote of all members of,the Council present.
Minutes of Park and Recreation Commission Meeting July 10, 1957 - 8b
Minutes of Park and Recreation Commissiorfneeting July 10, containing
recommendation with respect to acquiring Lots 25 thru 28, Block 2, and the easter-
ly portion of Lots 1 thru 14, Block 3, Del Monte Heights, for an addition to the
existing Del Monte Playground (request July 8, 1957), were presented to the
Council.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above minutes were ordered filed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting July 10, 1957 - 8c
On motionof Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting July 10, 1957, were received for filing,
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
•Planning Commission Report (Case 57-43-S) Westwood Hills Subdivision - 8d
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-43-S) recommending favorably
with certian conditions upon the request of Mr. Mc Nulty for approval of the III
preliminary plat of Westwood Hills Subdivision was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded byCouncilman Schadow,
that the above plat be referred to the Engineering Department for checking on
center-line of street and width of street in front of Rohr property. Motion
was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Planning Commission Report (Case 57-44) Regarding Variance of Zoning Ordinance
Request of Lyle Otto - 8e
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-44) recommending favorably
upon the request of Lyle Otto for a variance to the Zoning Ordinance which pro-
hibits platting or subdividing lots with a width of less than .75 feet, and
also to his request to divide three lots into four lots without submitting a
plat (16th and Ottawa Avenue), was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Joririg,
to grant variance to requirements of Subdivision ordinance requiring platting;
and variance ofs,the requirements of the zoning ordinance relating to lot sizes,
allowing 4 lotslout of 3 (three 704 lots and one 60' lot),provided Mr. Otto
submits four copies of a survey showing pin locations prepared as a registered
r LC land survey. Motion passed by 6 yeas and one nay. (Councilman Ehrenberg voting
etnay.)
Planning Commission Report (Case 57-45-V) Request for Variance of Setback -
by Roto-Rooter Service - 8f
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-45-V) recommending unfavor-
ably upon the request of Roto-Rooter Sewer Service Company for a variance of the
setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6
to permit locationof an office building without the required setback on the
south side of Wayzata Boulevard between Louisiana Avenue and Pennsylvania Ave.,
was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
action on the above report was deferred until July 29, 1957, by unanimous vote
of all members of the Council present.
Planning Commission Report (Case 57-47-Vac) Request for Vacation of Oregon
Avenue etc. by Rodgers Hydraulic Inc. - 8g
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-47-Vac) recommending favor-
ably with conditions and a report from the Engineering Department, upon the re-
quest of Rodgers Hydraulic Inc. for vacation of Oregon Avenue between the south-
erly line extended easterly of Lot 3, Block 316, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park
and Highway #7, the alley between Walker Street and Highway;No. 7 (between Oregon
' and Pennsylvania Avenues), and the alley in Block 323, Rearrangement of St. Louis
Park to Lot 12, was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to direct the City Clerk to publish notice of public hearing on August 12, 1957
and refer to the City Engineer for report. Motion passed by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
Report of Planning Commission (Case 57-49-V) Variance of Setback - F. Melchild -8h
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-49-V) recommending favorably
upon the request of F. Melchild for variation of the setback requirements of the
IllZoning Ordinance under authority of Section 20.4-6 to permit location of a garage
`with the 'required setback at 1651 Melrose Avenue, was presented to the Council.
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Planning Commission Report (Case 57-49-V) continued - 8h
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upvrr-the-request=of-F--fielc rIct-for-vari-ati-orr-of-the-setback-reerdiTen►erits-a -t7ke
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A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to grant waiver of setback requirements, by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Planning Commission Report (Case 57-23-S) Regarding Plat of Minnehaha Gables
Second Addition - M. P. Johnson - 8i
Report of the Planning Commission (Case• 57-23-S) recommending favor- r1A ,
ably upon the request of M. P. Johnson for approval of a revised preliminary
plat of Minnehaha Gables Second Addition, was presented to the Council T-
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis,
to grant approval of the preliminary plat which was approved by Planning Commi-
ssion on July 10, 1957. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of
the Council present.
Planning Commission 'Report (Case 57-46-S) SpeciaL_Permit for. Location of Motel-
Request of V. Ryan - 8j'
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-46-S) recommending unfavor-
ably upon the request of V. Ryan for a special permit to locate a motel on
commercially zoned property between Highway #7 south service road and 36th Street
- between Dari Vi and Culligans, was presented to the Council.
Request was withdrawn by the petitioner - no action taken.
Planning Commission Report (Case 57-40-S) Final Plat of Texas Terrace Subdivi-
sion by Richard Neslund - 8k
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-40-S) recommending favorably
upon the request of Richard Neslund for approval of the final plat of Texas
Terrace Subdivision, also additional information concerning the preliminary plat
of Texas Terrace Subdivision (filed June 24, 1957), was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to approve preliminary plat of Texas Terrace Subdivision. Motion passed by unani-
mous vote of all members of the Council present.
On motiorlof Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, ,the approval
of final plat was denied. Motion was withdrawn by Councilman Davis.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
final plat was approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Planning Commission Report Regarding--Acquiring Lots 25,26,27 & 28, Block 2,
and Lots 1 thru 14, Block 3, Del Monte Heights for park purposes - 81
Report of the Planning Commission recommending unfavorably upon the
request of the Council as to the advisability of acquiring Lots 25, 26, 27 and
28, Block 2, and the easterly portions of Lots 1 thru 14, Block 3, Del Monte
Heights for park purposes, was presented to the Council.
On motionof Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
above report was ordered filed, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council
present.
11� Report of Director of Public Works & Assessor With Respect to Intersection at
Q Walker Street and Lake St. Impr. No. 57-44 - 8m
et Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works recommendationof
the City Assessor with respect to intersection change at Walker Street and, Lake
Street, Improvement No. 57-44 (requested July 1, 1957) was presented to the
Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to proceed with improvement in accordance with plans at expense of General Fund.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Report of Director of Public Works & Assessor with Respect to Grading & Graveling
of Cedar Lake Road -etc. Improvement No. 57-43 - 8n
Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and recommendation of
the City Assessor with respect to Grading and Graveling of Cedar Lake Road from
Flag Avenue to County Road 18, Improvement No. 57-43, was presented to the Council.
Resolution No. 422
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
to adopt Resolution No. 422 providing for public hearing on July 29, 1957 for
Grading and Graveling of Cedar Lake Road from Flag Avenue to County Road 18,
Improvement No. 57-43. Motion was paseed by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
Award of Contract for Storm Sewer - District No. 25, Impr. No. 57-41 - 9a
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the bid of Terry Bros for furnishing labor and material for the construction
of Storm Sewer District No. 25, Impr. No. 57-41, in the amount of $1,260.00 was
'determined to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder and the Mayor and the
City Manager were authorized to execute the contract in behalf of the City.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
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Discussion on Policy of Special Assessments - 10a
Discussion of establishing a definite policy with respect to the
period of years over which future special assessments will be spread for each
of the various classes of public improvements (requested by Councilman Schadow).
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above matter was referred to the City Manager for report, by unanimous vote of '
all members of the Council present.
Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Assessments - lOb
Notice of Hearing to consider proposed assessments for $123,742.45 of
public improvements.
Resolution No. 421
A motion was made byCouncilman Davis, seconded by Councilman'Jorvig,
to adopt Resolution 421, Setting Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments, and
directed the City Clerk to publish notice of hearing on August 19, 1957.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Regarding Westwood Hills Golf Course - requested by Mayor Fernstrom - 10c
Council discussed possibility of investigation of part of Westwood Hills
Golf Course as a municipal recreational area and golf course.
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A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the above matter be referred to the Planning Commission for investigation
of relationship to master plan, to the Park and Recreation Commission for possi-
bility of integration with recreational programs and operational costs. Motion
was passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Council-
man Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman
Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, nay; Mayoi Fernstrom, yea.
Appointment of Paul Philippi and Harold Backlund as Probationary Equipment
Operators No. 1 - 10d
The City Manager proposed the appointment of Paul Philippi and Harold .
Backlund as probationary Equipment Operators No. 1, effective July 17, 1957 and x
July 22, 1957.
On motion of CouncilmanWolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of
Paul E. Philippi as probationary Equipment Operator 1, ,effective -July, 17, 11957,
and Harold Backlund as probationary Equipment Operator 1, effective July 22,
1957, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
Bonds - lla
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
following bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted
by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF ST0 LOUIS PARK)
I JOSEPH JUSTAD, being the duly appointed, qualified and acting
Clerk of the City of St0 Louis Park, Hennepin County t, Minnesota, do hereby
certify that I have carefully compared the attached copy of Resolution No0
4with the original thereof as duly adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council held July 15, 1957 as recorded in the Official Rook
of Resolutions of said City, and that said copy of Resolution constitutes
a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. x+23
I further certify that said meeting was a regular meeting hold upon
due call and notice as required by lie and Council Members wore
present thereat.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 25th &y of
September 195 9 0
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111 Bonds - continued
Substad Plumbing & Heating Company - Plumbing
Superior Plumbing & Heating Company - Plumbing
Substad Plumbing & Heating Company - , Gas
Cal Scholtz - Insurance for Bus Benches
Resolution Taking of Sewer and Street Easements - 31b
1P Resolution No. 423
.t A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
<2 to adopt Resolution No. 423, entitled Resolution Authorizing Taking of Sewer and
`-z Street Easements by Eminent Domain. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of
all members of the Council present.
Verified Claims - 12a
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented
to the Council, dated July 15, 1957, in the total amount of $28,012.02 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. Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea;
Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor,
Eernstrom, yea.
Meeting Adiourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
meeting was adjourned at 1:50 a.m., by unanimous vote of all members of the
Council present.
R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
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