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Council Meeting - July 22, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
R. C. Fernstrom at 8:04 P.M. i
Invocation was given by Pastor Witman of the St. George's Episcopal
Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
Torval-Jorvig
Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Manager
Interne, City Attorney and the Secretary.
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On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
minutes of meeting held July 15, 1957j, were approved, by unanimous vote of all
members of the Council present.
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Hearing on Proposed Rezoning - C. Maxwell - 5a
Public hearing on proposed rezoning of Lot 20, .Huntington Woods First
Addition (West •36th' Street and Huntington Avenue) from Residential Use District
to Multiple Dwelling Use District as advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch,
July 41; 1957, requested by C. Maxwell. The following persons appeared in
oppositions S. V. Swenson, 4220 W. 36th Street and A. T. Newquist, 4224 W. 36th
Street.
A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to direct the City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance for the rezoning of
Lot 20, Huntington Woods First Addition from Residential Use District to Multiple
Dwellin Use, District. First reading to be July 29'; 1957. Motion was passed by
five yeas.
Hearing on Proposed Rezoning - Clinton Corporation - 5b
Public hearing on proposed rezoning of the northern portion of Lots 3
and 4, Block 1, Hanke's Minikanda Terrace Addition (Excelsior Boulevard and Glen-
hurst Avenue) from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial Use District,
as advertised in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, July 11, 1957, requested by The
Clinton Corporation. The following persons appeared in opposition: M. Quam,
3526 Glenhurst Avenue; E. G. Nelson, 3522 Glenhurst Avenue; H, H. Dworsky, 3531
Glenhurst Avenue; M Costello, 3518 Glenhurst Avenue; Ray G. Buechner, 3502
Glenhurst Avenue. Wm. J. Murray 3925 Excelsior Boulevard appeared in favors
Mr. Quam says that if it will be as pictured he has no objections.
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July 22, 1957
Hearing on Proposed Rezoning - continued
A motion was made by Councilman, Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
that the City Attorney b .directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance to rezone
Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Hanke's Minikanda Terrace Addition to Limited Commer-
cial Use District, for first reading on July 29, 1957. Motion passed by unani-
mous vote of five members of the Council present.
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Hearing on Proposed Rezoning - by City Council - 5c
Public hearing on proposed rezoning of property in the Light Industrial
Use District lying south of the Great Northern tracks from the M N ? S Railroad
® tracks westerly to approximately Idaho Avenue, to Open Development Use District,
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requested by the City Council. The following persons appeared:
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B Mr. H. Bunger, 2559 Hampshire Avenue, was present and asked if it touched h
his property. He was told it touched the N 1/2 of his property. Mr. Harrie of
the Lithium Corporation said his company was opposed to this rezoning.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance to rezone
the above property for first reading July 29, 1957. Motion was passed by four
yeas and one nay. (Councilman Bolmgren voted nay.)
Communication from Local #49 Regarding Salaries - 6a
Communication, dated July 12, 1957, was received from Local #49, Inter-
national Union of Operating Engineers concerning employee salaries, and report
of the City Manager (M & C No. 57-16) .
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Larkin McLellan, area business representative, and members of Local #49
were present. Mr. Mc Lellan discussed the merits of a raise at this time for
Equipment Operator II.
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig that the City grant a raise to
$458.00 per month for Equipment Operator II, effective August 1, 1957. Motion
lost because of no second.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by,Councilman Wolfe, the above
communication was ordered filed by unanimous vote of five members of the Council
present.
Request for Building Permit - Foo Chu Cafe - 6a2
Oral request for building permit to make front changes in present build-
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ing was made by James Wong, Foo Chu Cafe.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Build-
ing •Inspector was authorized to issue permit to make front changes in present build-
ing of Foo Chu Cafe at 4215 Excelsior Boulevard, subject to compliance with all
Illapplicable codes, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
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July 22, 1957
Request for Permission to Pump Water out of Yard - 1600 Ford Road - 6a3
Mr. R. Wickland, 1600 Ford Road, requested permission to pump the water
out of his back yard instead of forcing it out by filling in the lots. He said
the water would cause less damage tol16th Street, if pumped. Considerable dis-
cussion followed.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
request was denied, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
Regarding Wading Pool - 6a4 1
Plans and specifications for, proposed wadding pool were presented by
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
plans and specifications were approved and the clerk was authorized to advertise
for bids, to be opened August 14, 19'57 at 1Q:00 o'clock a.m., by unanimous vote
of five members of the Council present.
Communication from School Board Naming Representative to Park and Recreation
Commission - 6b
Communication, dated July 16, 1957, was received from the School Board
of Independent School ?bard District, No. 205 naming their representative to the
City Park and Recreation Advisory Commission - Harold R. Enestvedt, Superintend-
ent of Schools.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
communication was received for filing by unanimous vote of five members of the
Council present.
Communication from School Board Naming Representative to Planning Commission - 6c
Communication, dated July 16, 1957, was received from the School Board
of Independent School Board District No. 205 naming their representative to the
City Planning Commission - Harold R.: Enestvedt, Superintendent of Schools.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
communication was received for filing by unanimous vote of five members of the
Council present.
Myrt's Cafe - 6c2
Leo Schultz, 3125 Dakota Avenue, discussed the matter of Myrt's Cafe and
teen agers in general. No action taken.
Request for Permit to ,Erect Sign ati5800 Excelsior Boulevard - Nordquist Sign - 6d
Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5 of
the Coning Ordinance for erection of a 10' x 24' (240 Sq. ft.) sign at 5800 Excel-
sior Boulevard (Pure Oil Station) - ;Nordquist Sign Company.
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above request was denied by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
July 22, 1957
Request for Building Permit Model Home on Lot 1. Blk. 1. Westwood Hills Ord - 6e
Request for permission to obtain a building permit for a new type model
home on Lot 1, Block 1, Westwood Hills 3rd Addition (only,preliminary plat
approval) .
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
Building Inspector was authorized to issue building permit for tract shown as
Lot 1, Block 1, Westwood Hills 3rd Addition on proposed subdivision, prior to
recording of plat by unanimous vote of five members of the council present.
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Petition for Watermain - Murri-Mac Company - 6f
Lfa Petition for watermain on Westwood Hills Drive from Texas Avenue easterly
'zt, to the north end of Westwood Hills Curve - by the Murri-Mac Company.
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On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
petition P-1756 was referred to the Director of Public Works and City Assessor
for Advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council
present.
Petition for Sanitary Sewer - R. A. Gronseth - 6g
Petition for sanitary sewer on Lancaster Avenue from West 16th Street
to Melrose Avenue - by R. A. Gronseth, 1425 Lancaster Avenue and others.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
petition P-1754 was referred to the Director of Public Works and City Assessor
for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council
present.
Request for Variance from Section 2 of Ordinance 557 Prohibiting the Platting
or Subdividing of Lots etc. - 6h
Request for variance from Section 2 of Ordinance 557 (Amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance) prohibiting the platting or subdividing of lots with a width
of less than 75 feet -.also- a request for variance under the Subdivision Ord-
inance (Section 12) to permit the division of three lots that they may front
on West 29th Street instead of Raloigh•Avenue (Lots 19, 20, 21, Block 1,
Lathams Minnetonka Boulevard Tract, West 29th and Raleigh. Avenue) - by Bar-Ett
Construction Company.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, it was
determined that by reason of impracticability of use and development of the adja-
cent Raleigh Avenue, a subdivision of Lots 19, 20 and 21, Block 1, Latham's
Minnetonka Boulevard Tract into two parcels is necessary for the preservation and
• enjoyment of the right of the property owner to make full use of said lots, and
granting a variance to permit subdivision without a plat as required by Section
2 of Ordinance No. 558 and will not be detrimental to the public welfare or in-
jurious to other property, and said variance was granted and permit allowed for
such subdivision, by unanimous vote of five members of the Council present.
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July 22, 1957
Request for Variance - continued
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman BolTgren, the
application of Bar-Ett to permit a subdivision of Lots 19, 20 and 21, Block 1,
Latham's Minnetonka Boulevard Tract into two parcels of approximately equal
area but less than the minimum area required by the Zoning Ordinance, was granted _
as being in harmony with the general purposes of the ordinance and for relief
of hardship, by unanimous vote of the five members of the Council present.
Request for Variance of Ordinance 558 to Permit the Division of two Lots-etc - 6i
Request for variance of Ordinance 558 of the Subdivision Ordinance,
Section 12, to permit the division of two lots, and also a request for variance
from Section2 of Ordinance 557 (Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance) prohibiting
the platting or subdividing of lotsiwith a width of less than 75 feet (part of
lots 3 and 4, Block 3, Westwood Park 2nd Addition, Georgia Avenue and Franklin
Avenue) - by E. L. Lind.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation by
unanimous vote of the five members of the Council present.
Resolution No. 424 - Authorizing Application for Tax-forfeited Lands - 7a
Resolution authorizing application for tax-forfeited lands was presented
to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Bolnigren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
Resolution No. 424, entitled Resolution Authorizing Application for Tax-Forfeited
Lands was adopted by unanimous vote 'of the five members of the Council present.
Amendment to
Second Reading of Proposed/Zoning Ordinance - 7b
Second Reading of proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
(rezoning west 55' of Lots 29 and 30, Block 2, Del Monte Heights) from Residen-
tial Use District to Multiple Dwelling Use District.
' Ordinance No. 579
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
second reading of Ordinance No. 579, entitled An Ordinance Amending the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park, was waived and adopted by unanimous vote
of the five members of the Council present.
Report of City Activities-June 1957 '
Report of City Activities for June 1957 was presented by the City Manager.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
report was received for filing, by unanimous vote of the five members of the
Council present.
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July 22, 1957
Financial Report for June 1957 - 8b
Financial report of the City for June 1957 was presented by the City
Manager.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
report was received for filing by unanimous vote of the five members of the
Council present.
Preliminary Report of the Director of Public Works etc. Regarding Watermain - 8c
Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and recommendation
® of the City Assessor with respect to petitioned watermain (except for. 57-51),
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Improvement Nos. 57-46 thru 57-51 was presented to the Council.
Resolution No. 425 - Setting Hearing on Watermain C onstr. Bit. Stab. Base
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolu-
tion No. 425, entitled Resolution Setting Hearing on Watermain Improvements,
No. 57-46 thru 57-50, hearing to be August 12, 1957, was adopted by unanimous
vote of the five members of the Council present. (and Bituminous Stabilized B se)
Regarding Easement for Asbury Hospital - 8c2
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the City
Manager and City Attorney were directed to negotiate with the Railroad for 45 ft.
easement for utilities for Asbury Hospital, from end of Edgewood Avenue south to
Asbury Hospital property, by unanimous vote of the five members of the Council
present.
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Report
QReport of Planning Commission (Case 57-43-S) -Preliminary Plat of Westwood Hills
Subdivision - 8d
Report of the Planning Commission (Case $7743-S) recommending favorably
with certain conditions upon the request of Mr. Mc Nulty for approval of the
preliminary plat of Westwood Hills Subdivision (deferred from July 15, 1957 for
report from the Engineer).
On motion of Councilman Schadow, secodded by Councilman Jorvig, the
Preliminary Plat of Westwood Hills Subdivision was approved by five yea votes.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the final Plat of Westwood Hills J'rd-Addn. as filed with the Clerk be
approved and the Clerk authorized to execute certificate of approval upon receipt
of the following:
1. Opinion of the City Attorney approving title and execution of plat.
2. -Contract for furnishing improvements as required by Section 10A (2)
of Ordinance No. 558 and bond in sum equal to cost estimated by the
City Engineer, contract and bond to be approved by the City Attorney.
3.. The fee required by ordinance.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the five members of the Council
present.
July 22, 1957
Request for Building Permit for Storage at 3501 Xenwood Avenue - Giertsetn Co.-9a
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con-
struction of industrial storage at 3501 Xenwood Avenue, by Giertsen Construction
Company (deferred from July 15, 1957) .
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Build-
ing Inspector was authorized to issue permit for the construction of industrial
storage at 3501 Xenwood Avenue, subject to compliance with all applicable codes,
by unanimous vote of the five member's of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit at 2360 Highway #100 - Phillippi Equip. Co. - 9b
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 (deferred from July 15, 1957) .
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the permit be granted and that the Building Inspector be authorized to issue
permit to construct an addition• to the present industrial building at 2360 High-
way No. 100, subject to compliance with all applicable codes and that the letter
of July 22, 1957, from Phillippi Equipment Company regarding the faoing, Of side
of building with brick veneer or block that resembles brick. Motion was passed
by unanimous vote of the five members of the Council present.
Regarding Award of Contract for Northside San. Trunk Sewer - No. 56-52 - 9c
Award of contract for Northside Sanitary Trunk Sewer, Improvement No.
56-52, Section B and C, was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Schadow,-seconded by Councilman Wolfe, action
on awarding of the above contract was deferred until special meeting of City
Council July 25, 1957 at,6•p.m., by unanimous vote of the five members of the
Council present.
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Regarding Award of Contract for 2" Bituminous Surfacing - 9d
Award of contract for 2" bituminous surfacing, Improvement Nos. 57-31
thru 57-34, was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, action on
the above was deferred for one week,_ by unanimous vote of the five members of
the Council present. _ "T'� '
Regarding Award of Contract for 4" Stabilized Base - 9e
Award of contract for 4" Stabilized base, Improvement No. 57-39 and
57-40, was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,-action on
the above was deferred for one week,, by unanimous vote of the five members of
the Council present.
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July 22, 1957
Regarding award of Contract for Grading - 9f
Award of contract for grading, Improvement No. 57-35 thru 57-38 and
55-51, was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by councilman Bolmgren, the
Director of Public Works was directed to alter plans for project 57-37 to stop
bituminous base at DelMonte Park, (north line of Lot 24, Block 2, DelMonte
Heights), by unanimous vote of the five members of the Council present.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
to award contract to M. E. Kraft Co. in the amount of $22,789.80 and to author-
ize the Mayor and the City Manager to execute the contract in behalf of the City.
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Motion passed by unanimous vote of the five members of the Council present.
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"D Regarding Award of Contract for Watermain - 9g
Award of contract for watermain, Improvement Nos. 57-14 thru 57-17,
was discussed.
A motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to award contract to John DeGidio Construction Company in the amount of
$26,637.00 and to authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to execute the con-
tract in behalf of the City. Motion passed by unanimous vote of the five members
of the Council present.
Regarding Licenses for Activities on Tax-delinquent Properties - 10a
Proposed ordinance concerning revocation of licenses for activities
located on Tax-delinquent properties (Councilman Wolfe), was discussed.
The City Attorney was requested to draw up necessary ordinance to provide
for revocation of city licenses for activities located on tax-delinquent pro-
perties.
Purchase of Accounting Machine - lOb
Purchase of accounting machine (with trad-in) was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
purchase of accounting machine (with trad-in) was approved by unanimous vote of
the five members of the Council present.
Amending Fee Ordinance - 10c
Consideration of desirability of amending the Fee Ordinance to establish
fees for processing requests for various and special use permits similar to the
fee now charged for processing rezoning requests, was discussed.
On motion of, Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City
Attorney was directed to prepare necessary ordinance to establish fees for pro-
cessing requests for various and special use permits similar to the fee now
charged for processing rezoning requests, by unanimous vote of the five members
of the Council present.
July 22, 1957
Moeauito Control - 10d
Resolution No. 426
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolu-
tion No. 426, entitled Resolution Approving County Mosquito Abatement Control,
was adopted by unanimous vote of the five members of the Council present.
Inter-Community Committee with Golden Valley - 10e
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman -Jorvig, the
appointment of Councilman Bolmgren as Coumcil member of the Inter-Community
Committee with Golden Valley was approved by unanimous vote of the five members
of the Council present.
August 5. 1957 meeting Cancelled - 10f
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the regu-
lar meeting of the Council for August 5, 1957 was cancelled by unanimous vote
of the five members of the Council present.
Donation for New City Hall - W. G. Dohrer - lOg
Mr. Wrn. G. Dohrer, 3637 Inglewood Avenue, presented a donation of $100.00
to start a fund for the construction of a new City Hall.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
$100.00 donation from Mr. Wm. G. Dohrer for a New City Hall Fund, was accepted
and direction given to acknowledge same, by unanimous vote of the five members
of the Council present.
Resolution No. 427 Ordering Street Improvement 57-42 - 10h
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolu-
tion No. 427, entitled Resolution Amending Resolution No. 420, Ordering Street
Improvement, Improvement No. 57-42, was adopted by unanimous vote of the five
members of the Council present.
Bonds - lla
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the follow-
ing bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unanimous
vote of all members of the Council present.
Standard Oil Company - Sign
Verified Claims - 12a
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the lists
of verified claims prepared by the. Director of Finance and presented to the Council,
dated July 22, 1957, in the total amounts of $5,227.88 for payroll, and $110,544.25
for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer
were authorised to issue checks covering same by the following roll call vote:
Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Schadow, yea,
Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, yea.
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July 22, 1957
, Payment on Contract Work - 12b
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
following payment] on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved,
and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue
checks for their respective amounts, by unanimous vote of the five members of the
Council present.
Final Certificate
Watermain Project Nos. 56-58 & 56-89
Contractor - Peter Lametti Construction
Contract Date - October 22, 1956
Contract Price - $20,200.50
Amount of this payment - $7,315.71
Meeting Adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
meeting was adjourned -ht 1:18 a.m., by unanimous vote of the five members of
the Council present.
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R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
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