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Council Meeting - September 16, 1957
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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. Orin Thompson of the Ascension Lutheran
Church.
' The following Councilmen 'were present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
H. C. Davis
Robert Ehrenberg
O Torval Jorvig
Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Manager
Interne, City Attorney, City Assessor, Planning Consultant and the Secretary.
• Councilman Bolmgren left at 11:10 p.m.
Minutes - 4
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes
ofmeeting held September_9, 1957, were approved as corrected on page 110, by
unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed Grading and Bituminous Stabilizing No. 56-46 - 5a
Public hearing ways had on proposed grading and bituminous stabilizing,
Improvement No. 56-46, as described in Notice of Hearing published August 29,
1957, and September 5, 1957, in the St. Louis Park Dispatch.
James T. Penn, 2318 Texas Avenue, was present at the meeting and asked
if there is any timing on this project. The City Manager answered. Mr. Penn
is opposed to having the work done now due to amount that would be lost, by
tearing up street for Sewer etc. He was advised that all would not be lost.
Resolution No. 461
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolution
No. 461, entitled Resolution Ordering Grading and Bituminous Stabilizing, Improv.
No. 56-46, was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Hearing on Proposed 2" Bituminous Surfacing. 57-59, 60 fi 61 - 5b
Public hearing was had on proposed 2" bituminous surfacing, Improvement
Nos. 57-59, 57-60 and 57-61, as described in Notice of Hearing published inthe
St. Louis Park Dispatch, August 29 and September 5, 1957. No persons appeared.
Resolution No. 462
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 462, entitled Resolution Ordering 2" Bituminous Street Surfacing, Improvement
111 Nos. 57-59, 60 & 61, Bids to be taken September 30, 1957, was adopted by unanimous
vote of seven members of the Council present.
September 1;, 1957
Hearing on Proposed Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Construction - Nos. 37-62 ft' 63 - 5c
Proposed curb, gutter and sidewalk construction, Improvement Nos. 57-62
and 57-63, as described in Notice of Hearing published August 29 and September
5, 1957, in the St. Louis Park Dispatch. No persons appeared.
Resolution No. 463
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Resolu-
tion No. 463, entitled Resolution Ordering Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Construc-
tion, Improvement Nos. 57-62 Ei 63, bids to be taken September 30, 1957, was
adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
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Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments IT 5d
Public hearing was had on proposed special assessments as described in
Notice of Hearing published August 29, 1957 in the St. Louis Park Dispatch.
Mr. Pierce, 4126 Quentin Avenue, was present and asked why No. 55-53 was
not assessed before. City Assessor, R. B. Connery, answered that the assessor
did not get the figures before.
Resolution No. 464
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolu-
tion No. 464, entitled Resolution Levying Special Assessments for Public Improve-
ments, was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Petition for Vacation of Zarthan Ave. S. ,of Cedar Lake Road - E. A. Johnson - 6a
Petitions for vacation of Zarthan'Avenue South of Cedar Lake Road, by
E. A. Johnson and others was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the
above petitions were referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recomm-
endation, by unanimous vote of six - members of the Council present. (Councilman
Bolmgren was absent when the vote was taken.)
Re: Moving of Old House into Block on Jersey - 6a1
Irvin Angle, 2048 Jersey Avenue, was present and said that there is an in-
tention of bringing in old building' into block from 84th Street, 1 block east
of Lyndale Avenue, and asked if that can be stopped, as it will be an eye sore.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
matter was referred to the Building Inspector for checking and to report back
to the Council at the next meeting, September 23, 1957, by unanimous vote of
seven members of the Council present.
Petition for Watermain - P-1785 - 6a2
Petition for Watermain on 16th Street South on Independence to Serve Lot
20 Crestview Addition, P-1785, signed by Wallace T. Bruce Inc: and others, was
presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the
above petition P-1785, was referred to the Director of Public Works and the
City Assessor for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of seven members
of the Council present.
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Re: Lohmans Property - West of Knollwood - 6a3
James L. Bratten, 3540 Yukon Avenue, was present and told the Council
that there should be provision made for a Park Playground area at the location
West of Knollwood Plaza, along the creek, before it is too late. He says that
there is a letter on file regarding this matter.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
matter was referred to the City Manager to check for letter reported to be on
file, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
C. L. Hurd Discussed Report Regarding Insurance - 6a4
Mr. C. L. Hurd was present and discussed his report given to the Council,
10 this evening, regarding liability insurance.
►-a The City Attorney was requested to study this report and make a recommen-
dation on September 23, 1957.
Regarding General Contract Conditions for the City - 6a5
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the General Contract Conditions for any public work for the City shall be
amended so as to include a requirement that the contractor, in addition to
other insurance furnished, shall provide an Owners Protective Policy with the
City as insured, or a policy naming the City as an additional insured. Motion
passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman
Bolmgren absent when vote was taken.)
Request for Building Permit at 5051 Wayzata Boulevard - Sebco Inc. - 6b
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con-
struction of a temporary contractor's office building at 5051 Wayzata Boule-
vard (Office City at Highway #12 and Highway #100), by Sevco Inc., was presented
to the Council.
Attorney L. Strickler, was present as representative for Office City.
Model of Office City was shown.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, a temporary
permit was granted for one year so long as it does not violate any portion of our
codes from the safety angle, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council
present.
Request for Special Permit to Erect Signs at 3916 Vernon Ave. a X920 Mtka. Blvd.
Nordquist Sign Company - 6c
Request for special permit under authority of Sections 10.3-20 and 10.5 of
the Zoning Ordinance for erection of two 12' x 7' ground mounted signs (84 sq. ft.
each); one at 3916 Vernon Avenue and one at 3920 Minnetonka Boulevard , by
Nordquist Sign Company, was presented to the Council.
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Request for Special Permit continued - 6c
Resolution No. 465
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded byCouncilman Jorvig, Resolu-
tion No. 465, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the
Z9ning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (to erect sign at 3916 Vernon
Avenue and 3920 Minnetonka Boulevard) was adopted by unanimous vote of seven
members of the Council present.
Gemmunication Requesting Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk - Wallace Schorr - 6d
Communication requesting curb, gutter and sidewalk on Morningside Road,
east of Wooddale Avenue, by Wallace Schorr, 4412 Morningside Road, was received
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that
the above communication be referred to the Director of Public Works and Assessor
for advice and recommendation, and that Morningside be contacted as to construction
of Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk east of the above location. Motion was passed by
unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was
absent when vote was taken.)
Request for Approval of Final Plat of Minnehaha Gables 2nd Addition - 6f
Request for approval of final plat of Minnehaha Gables 2nd Addition by
M.P. Johnson; and advice from Secretary to Planning Commission that the final
plat conforms with the approved preliminary plat and is in proper form was
presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that the final Plat of Minnehaha Gables 2nd Addition as filed with the Clerk
be approved and the Clerk authorized to execute certificate of approval subject
to:
(a) City Attorney's examination of title and
(b) the execution of a contract for the improvements required of the Sub-
divider in Section 10 of the Subdivision Ordinance,
(c) dedication by deeding Outlot 1 to City,
(d) that if the main trunk' sewer goes down any of these streets in Subdivision
and we need an easement across developers property, he will give same,
(e) and further the Director of Public Works and City Assessor was directed
to bring in preliminary report on all other improvements not required in
Subdivision Ordinance.
Motion was passed by five Councilwai members voting yea and Councilman Wolfe
voting nay. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.)
Request for Variation of Sidevard Requirements for Addition to Garage - 6e
Request for variation of the side yard requirement of the Zoning Ordinance
under authority of Section 20.4-8 to permit the construction of an addition
to an existing garage with a 1' side yard setback at 2912 Quentin Avenue, by E.
H. Wilkens, was presented to the Council.
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111 Request for Variation continued - 6e
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
request for variation of the side yard requirement of the Zoning Ordinance
under authority of Section 20.4-8 to permit the construction of an addition
to an existing garage with a 1' side yard setback at 2912 Quentin Avenue, was
referred to the Planning Commisssion for advice and recommendation, by unanimous
vote of seven members of the Council present.
Communication Concerning Tract of Land Owned by City - Lorraine Dubay - 6g
Communication concerning tract of land owned by City adjoining 3724
Natchez Avenue, by Lorraine M. Dubay; also report from the City Attorney,
was presented to the Council.
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et On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City
°a Attorney and the City Manager were directed to contact the proper authority to
get permission for the City to make swap as' requested in the letter received
from Lorraine M. Dubay, dated August 23, 1957, by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.)
Request for Building Permits at 8316 Highway No. 7 - 6h
Request for approval of the- issuance of building permits for the construc-
tion of structural interior alterations at 8316 Highway No. 7, by C. A. Ortenblad,
was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the
Building Inspector was authorized to issue permit for the construction of
structural interior alterations at 8316 Highway No. 7, subject to compliance
with all applicable codes, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council
present. _
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Claim for Damages - Edward Meyer - 6i
Claim for damages allegedly resulting from improper drainage of water
across property at 2656 Dakota Avenue, by Edward Meyer, was presented to the
Council.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
claim for damages were referred to the City Attorney for advice and recommen-
dation, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present
Request for Variation of Setback Requirements for Location of Two Signs
at 5600 Excelsior Boulevard - 6i
Request for variation of the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
under authority of Section 20.4-6 to permit location of two signs without the
required setback at 5600 Excelsior Boulevard (Enga Funeral Home(, by Dahlen Sign
Company, was presented to the Council.
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Request for Variation of the Setback Requirements continued - 6i III
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
request was referred to the Planning Commission for advice and recommendation,
and a report was requested as to whether or not the canopy on building is in
variance to ordinance, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Request for Special Permit for Beauty Shop - Mrs. Harold Ketcher - 6k
Request for a special temporary permit for a home occupation (beauty shop)
in a Residential Use District (2749 Lwiisiana Avenue) under authority of Section
10.2 and 20.4-8 of the Zoning Ordinance, by Mrs. Harold Ketcher.
Mrs. Harold Ketcher telephoned Monday morning September 16, 1957 to ask
that her request for a special temporary permit be withdrawn.
Request for Rezoning - by Van Mc Kusick - 61
Request for rezoning Lot 8, Block 2, Manhattan Park First Addition (3040
Inglewood Avenue) from Residential Use District to Multiple Use District, by
Van McKusick.
Mr. McKusick telephoned Monday Morning, September 16, 1957 and asked that
his request for rezoning be withdrawn.
Request for Building Permit at 3336 Gorham Avenue - Clarence Bros - 6m
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con-
struction of an addition to commercial building at 3336 Gorham Avenue (Booker
and Wallestad), by Clarence Bros, was presented to the Council.
On motion of- Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Building
Inspector was authorized to issue permit for the construction of an addition to
commercial building at 3336 Gorham Avenue, subject to compliance to all applicable
codes, by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Communication Concerning Release of Monies and Bond for Cedar Knoll Manor 3rd
and 4th Addition - 6n
Communication concerning release of monies and bond for Cedar Knoll Manor
3rd and 4th Additions, by Ecklund Swedlund Construction Company was received
by the Council.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the above
communication was referred to the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works
for recommendation, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
(Councilman Bolmgren was absent when the vote was taken.)
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First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance - 7a
First reading of proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance
(rezoning requested by James Wong Toung) .
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that the first reading of Ordinance be waived and the date -set for second read-
ing on September 23, 1957, of ordinance as amended in the draft by adding "with
black top" in regard to dust control and deleting "nor between the front line
of the restaurant building now on lot 4, said block 4, and the southerly line'
of Excelsior Boulevard". Motion was passed by unanimous vote of six membersr
of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren absent when vote was taken.)
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Report of City Activities for August 1957 - 8a
Report of City Activities for August 1957 was presented by the City
`a Manager.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis,
that the above report be filed. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council 'present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.)
Financial Report for August 1957 - 8b
Financial report of the City for August 1957 was presented by the City
Manager.
111 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, the
above report was ordered filed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.)
Changes in Employee Status - 8c
Report of'changes in employee statusuas presented by the City Manager.
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the Council approve the City Manager's report of changes in employee status
as follows: Noonan Crosby from Water and Sewer Maintenance I to Meter Reader,
effective September 16, 1957; Alfred Formo from Meter Reader to Probationary
Water and Sewer Maintenance I, effective September 16, 1957. Motion was passed
by unanimous, vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren
was absent when vote was taken.)
' Report of Planning Commission (Case 57-61-SP) 0. .i . Husby - 8e
Report of the Planning"Commissio“Case 57-61-SP) recommending favorably
upon the request of 0. J. Husby and Sons fora special Permit under authority
of Section 10.3-24 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a motel at 3930
Excelsior Boulevard, was presented to the Council.
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P.C. Report continued (Case 57-61-SP)
Resolution No. 466
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, Res,.
olution No. 466, entitled Resolution Granting Permit under Section 10.3
of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (erecting a motel at.
3930 Excelsior Boulevard) was adopted by unanimous vote of seven members of
the Council present.
Minutes of Planning Commission - 8d
Minutes of the Planning Commission special meetings August 15 and
September 10, 1957 and the regular meeting September 4, 1957, were received
by the Council.
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On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
minutes were received for filing, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when the vote was taken.)
Report of Planning Commission (Case 57-60-SP) - Rouscher - 8f
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-60-SP) recommending unfavor-
ably upon the request of Daniel and Marion Rouscher for special temporary
permit under authority of Section 10.2-5, 10.2 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance
for operation of a nursing home in a Residential Use District at 3047 Toledo
Avenue was presented to the Council.
Frank Edey was present (3101 Toledo Avenue) said he was interested in
Councils feeling on this matter. Attorney Mike Robbins appeared for petition-
er in support of request.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman
Schadow, that the Planning Commissions recommendation be concurred with that
the request be denied. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of
the Council present/
Report of Planning Commission (Case 57-65-SP. 57-66-Z. 57-67-Vac.) Horovitz -8g
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-65-SP, 57-66-Z, 57-56-Vac.)
recommending favorably upon the request of Bernard Horovitz for a special use
permit for a bowling alley; for rezoning Lots 16 thru 21, Block 2, Calhoun
Lakeside Park from Multiple Dwelling Use District to Limited Commercial Use
District; and for vacation of the north-south alley adjacent to Lots 10 thru
21, Block 2, Calhoun Lakeside Park Addition and east-west alley adjacent to
Lot 8, Block 2, Calhoun Lakeside Park Addition, was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the hearing date be set-for-October 7, 1957 for the rezoning of Lots 16
thru 21, Block 2, Calhoun Lakeside Park from Multiple Dwelling Use District
to Limited Commercial Use District; and for vacation of the north-south alley
adjacent to Lots 10 thru 21, Block 2, Calhoun Lakeside Park Addition and the
east-west alley adjacent to Lot 8, Block 2, Calhoun Lakeside Park Addition.
and action on special use permit for a bowling alley be deferred until Oct-
ober 7, 1957. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council
present.
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Report of Planning Commission (Case 57-62-V) Garrison - 8h
Report of the Planning Commisssion (Case 57-62-V) recommending favorably
upon the request of Allan Garrision for variance from Section 2 of Ordinance
No. 557 prohibiting the subdividing of lots with a width of less than 751,
and also s request for variance under the Subdivision Ordinance to permit the
division of four lots into three, was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to find that the conditions set forth in Section 12 of Ordinance 558 are met,
and to grant the variance from the provisions in Section 2 of Ordinance 557,
subject to his deeding the south 2 feet of the south 16 feet for roadway
CD purposes. Motion was lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Davis,
nay; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow,
yea; Councilman Wolfe, nay; Mayor Fernstrom abstained from voting.
-Onimotion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
above request of Allan Garrision was denied by unanimous vote of six members
o,t the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when the vote was
taken.)
Report of Planning Commission (Case 57-63-V) - Emil Schlottke - 8i
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-63-V)' recommending favorably •
upon the request of Emil Schlottke for variance from Section 2 of Ordinance
557 prohibiting the subdividing of lots with a width of less than 751,and
also a request for variance under the Section 12 of the Subdivision Ordinance
to permit the division of four lots into three, was presented to the Council
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request was denied by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
(Councilman Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.)
Report of Planning Commission (Case 57-64-V) Bernard Monroe - 8i
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-64-V) recommending favorably
upon the request of Bernard Monroe for variation of the 41 side yard require-
ments of the Zoning Ordinance (Section 15.6-2) to permit erection of a garage
within 21 of the property line, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
request of Bernard Monroe for variation of -the 41 side yard requirement was
granted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman
Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.)
Report of Planning Commission (Case 57-68-Z) - 8k
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-68-Z) recommending Favorably upon
the request of Shell Oil Company for rezoning the southerly 25 feet of Lot 3,
Block 1, Suburban Homes Addition (Highway 100 and Excelsior Boulevard) from
Residential Use District to Commercial Use District, was presented to the
Council.
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Report of Planning Commisssion - (Case 57-68-Z) continued
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the hearing date be set for October 7, 1957 on the rezoning of the
southerly 25 feet of Lot 3, Block 1, Suburban Homes Addition (Highway 100
and Excelsior Boulevard) from Residential Use District to Commercial Use Dis-
trict (Shell Oil Company) . Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members
of the Council present.
Report of Planning Commission (Case 57-57-S) - 81
Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-57-S) upon the request of
Murri-Mac Company for approval of the preliminary plat of Westwood Hills Fourth
Addition, recommending that tentative approval be withheld until the Council
has completed a study of the area as a possible park site, was presented to the
Council.
Considerable discussion followed regarding a possible park site.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, action on
the request of Murri-Mac Company for approval of the preliminary plat of West-
wood Hills Fourth Addition, was deferred until October 7, 1957, by unanimous
vote of seven members of the Council present.
Report on Proposed Westwood Hills Park Site - 8m
Report of the Planning Commission and report of Park & Recreation Commi-
ssion on the feasibility of the, proposed Westwood Hills Park Site, was pre-
sented to the Council. (Planning Commission Minutes of September 10, 1957.)
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that the City transfer sufficient funds from the unappropriated surplus to
the Park Fund for the employment of some one from the Minneapolis Park Board,
or such other person that may be qualified to give a full report on the advise-
ability of securing part of Westwood Hills Golf Course as a'municipal recrea-
tional area and golf course, the opinion to corer whether it should be used
for a 9 hole or 18 hale golf course, picnic area, clubhouse site, play area,,
and possible use for winter sports, and that the City Manager engage such
person at once, with the request that the report be available for a special
meeting, Monday October 7, 1957, at 4 p.m., called for the purpose of discussing
this matter, and that the person making report be present at meeting. Motion
passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council' present. (Councilman
Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.)
Appraisal of ground - by City Assessor - 8m2
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the City
Manager was directed to instruct the City Assessor to appraise the ground
proposed for Park site. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when the vote was taken.)
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111 Tabulation of Bids on Three Four-Door Passenger Automobiles - 9a
Tabulation of bids on three four-door passenger automobiles (with trade-
in), was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
that the above bids be rejected and that the City'Manager readvertise for bids
to be opened November 13, 1957 at 10 o'clock a.m. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent
when vote was taken.)
Acceptance of Deed at 4200 Brookside Avenue - 9b
tP. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the follow-
"' ing Warranty Deed was 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: (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when the vote
was taken.)
Margaret E. Jackley, a widow, dated September 11, 1957, conveying
to the City of St. Louis Park that part of Lot 14, Block 7, Brook-
side Addition, described as follows: Commencing at a point in the
north line of said Lot a distance of Two Hundred Seven and three-
tenths (207.3) feet from the northwest corner of said Lot; thence
east twenty-five (25) feet, along the north line of said Lot;
thence south to a point in the south line of said Lot a distance
of Two Hundred Twenty-nine and five-tenths (229.5) feet east from
the southwest corner of said Lot; thence west twenty-five and
forty-five one-hundredths (25.45) feet along the south line of
said Lot; thence north to the point of beginning, according to
the plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds
of Hennepin County, State of Minnesota.
Grantor reserves to herself, her heirs and assigns, the right to
pass and repass from West Forty-second Street over the above
described property to reach other land now owned by grantor, located
southwest of the above described premises.
Proposed 1958 Budget - 9c
Proposed 1958 Budget, by the City Manager (deferred from September 9, 1957)
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, action
on the Proposed 1958 Budget was deferred until September 18, 1957, special meet-
ing, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman
Bolmgren was absent when vote was taken.)
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Award of Contract - Watermain Nos. 57-46. 47. 49 & 50 - 9d
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Award of contract for watermain construction, Improvement Nos. 57-46,
57-47, 57-49 and 57-50.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
the above contract was awarded to Phelps Drake Co. Inc., in the amount of
$72,441.20 and the Mayor and the City Manager were authorized to execute
the contract in behalf of the City, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when the vote was taken.)
Award of Contract - Grading. etc. Improvement No. 56-46 - 9e
Award of contract for grading, bituminous stabilizing and bituminous
surfacing, Improvement No. 56-46.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action
on the awarding of the above contract was deferred until September 23, 1957,
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren
was absent when the vote was taken.)
Regarding Change Order No. 1 Sornsin-Rue Contract - 10a
Change order No. 1 to Sornsin-Rue pursuant to Drawing B-9 Revised,
lessening contract total by $4,257 on Section B of Northside Sanitary Sewer.
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to authorize the change and that the City Manager be authorized to execute
in behalf of the City. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren, was absent when the vote was taken.)
Purchase of Rock Salt - 10b
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis,
to approve the purchase of annual requirements for rock salt, by unanimous
vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren, was absent
when the vote was taken.)
Appointment of Three Police Patrolmen - 10c
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
that action be deferred until September 23, 1957 on the appointment of three
Police Patrolmen and requesting the City Attorney for opinion. Motion passed
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren
was absent when vote was taken.)
Bonds - lla
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the follow-
ing bonds which have been approved by the City Attorney were accepted by unani-
mous vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren was
absent when vote was taken.)
Thomas Air Conditioning Company - Heating
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September 16, 1957
Verified Claims - 12A
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented
to the Council, dated September 16, 1957, in the total amounts of $1,306.54
for payroll, ,and $32,265.99 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. Councilman Bolmgren
was absent when vote was taken.)
Payments on Contract Work - 12b
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On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, 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. (Councilman Bolmgren, was absent when vote was taken.)
Partial Payment Certificate No. 1
4" Oil Stabilizing - Project Nos. 56-77
thru 84 i 56-91
Contractor - Earl A. Sewall Co.
Contract Price $33,404.00
Contract Date - June 10, 1957
Amount of this payment - 9,229.05
Partial Payment Certificate No. 1
2" Bituminous Surfacing - Project Nos. 56-22
Ee 56-70 thru 76
Contractor - Earl A. Sewall Co.
Contract Price - $18,182.50
Contract Date - June 10, 1957
Amount of this payment - $8,108.30
Meeting Adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the meeting
was adjourned at 1:55 a.m., by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present. (Councilman Bolmgren was absent when the vote was taken.)
R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor
Attest:
1oseph
ustad/ Secretary