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Council Meeting - September 23, 1957
II/ A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C.
Fernstrom at 8:05 p.m. '
Invocation was given by Rev. Milo Gerberding of the Cross of Christ
Lutheran Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. C. Davis
CD Robert Ehrenberg
rwt Torval Jorvig
LCD Gene Schadow
Kenneth Wolfe
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant to the City
Manager, City Manager Interne and the Secretary.
Minutes - 4
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
minutes of meeting held September 16 and September 18, 1957 were approved, by
unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
IIIHearing on Rezoning - 5a
Public hearing on proposed rezoning of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 315, Re-
arrangement of St. Louis Park (3600 Pennsylvania Avenue) from Residential Use
District to Multiple Dwelling Use District - re4uested by William Wynn (adjourned
from September 9, 1957), and report from the Planning Consultant.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action
on the above rezoning was deferred until September 30, 1957, , by unanimous vote
of six members of the Council present.
Hearing on Sidewalk-Construction - 5b
Public hearing on proposed sidewalk construction, balance of Improvement
No. 57-58, on north side of Cedar Lake Road, Flag Avenue to W. 25th Street
(adjourned from September 9, 1957) .
Mr. Robert Mayer, 9114 Cedar Lake Road, was present and spoke in opposition
to proposed sidewalk. Mr. A. J . Ramee, 8616 Cedar Lake Road was present and
spoke in favor of proposed sidewalk.
Resolution No. 467
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, Resolu-
tion No. 467, entitled Resolution Ordering Sidewalk, Improvement No. 57-58,
was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Storm Drainage Vicinity of Flag Avenue & Cedar Lake Road - 5b2
X motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the storm drainage in vicinity of Flag Avenue add Cedar Lake Road, be .
referred to the City Manager and the Director of Public Works for investiga-
tion as to its adequacy. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit - Roto-Rooter Company - 6a
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con-
struction of a dead storage building at 5708 St. Louis Avenue, by Roto-Rooter
Company was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to approve the issuance of the permit subject to compliance with all applicable
codes. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
Request for Building Permit - Adolfson & Peterson - 6b
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con-
struction of an office and warehouse building at 4521 Highway No. 7, by
Adolfson & Peterson, was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to approve the issuance of the building permit according to plan and subject
to compliance with all applicable codes and also subject to submitting of a
plan for parking, to Council, before construction. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of six members of Council present.
Request for Rezoning - James Wong Toung, - 6c
Request for rezoning Lot 1, Block 3, HamkOs Minikanda Terrace Addition
(4201 Excelsior Boulevard) from Residential Use District to Limited Commercial
Use District, by James Wong Toung, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
above request for rezoning was referred to the Planning Commission for advice
odd recommendation, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for Rezoning - Steelcote Manufacturing Company - 6d
Request for rezoning Lot 2, Block 3, Westmoreland Park (West 36th Street
and Princeton Avenue) from Residential Use District to Light Industrial Use
District, by Steelcote Manufacturing Company, was presented to the Council.
Mr. James Flesher, representing Steelcote Company, was present and said
they plan to build a small plant.
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11/ Request for Rezoning - Steelcote Co. continued
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the
request for the rezoning of Lot 2, Block 3, Westmoreland Park, from Residential
Use District to Light Industrial Use District, was referred to the Planning
Commission for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of six members
of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit - 2641 Louisiana Avenue - Holt Construction - 6e
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con-
struction of an office building at 2641 Louisiana Avenue, by Holt Construction
Company, was presented to the Council. „
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded byCouncilman Jorvig, the build-
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ing inspector was authorized to issue permit subject to compliance with all
applicable codes, and that building be painted on northside, by five members of
the Council voting yea, Councilman Davis not voting.
Request for Building Permit - 6425 Goodrich Ave. - Paul Strom - 6f
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the construc-
tion of a repair shop at 6425 Goodrich Avenue, by Paul Strom, was presented to
the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
that the above matter be referred back to Paul Strom for more detailed building
plans, plot plan and plan for off street parking, by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
P-1784
Petition for Curb and Gutter/- Don Engebrecht - 6g
Petition for curb and gutter on Texas Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to West 23
23rd Street, by Don Engebrecht, 2341 Texas Avenue and others, was received by
the Council.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
petition P-1784, was referred to the Director of Public Works and City Assessor
for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
Petition for Sanitary Sewer - P-1787 - Alvin Rosenfeld - 6h
Petition for sanitary sewer in Quentin Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to West
16th Street, by Alvin Rosenfeld and others, was received by the Council.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the above
petition P-1787, was referred to the Director of Public Works and City Assessor
for advice and recommendation, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
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Request for Building Permit 3800 Edgewood Avenue-Allan Garrison - 6i
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for the con-
struction of an office and warehouse building at 3800 Edgewood Avenue, by
Allan Garrison, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
building inspector was authorized to issue permit subject to compliance with
all applicable codes, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. '
Request for Special Permit for Sign at 4201 Mtka. Blvd. - Naegele Adv. - 61
Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5
of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 65' x 7' (455 Sq. ft.) sign at
4201 Minnetonka Boulevard (Milk House) - by Naegele Outdoor Advertising Co.,
was presented to the Council.
Resolution No. 468
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
Resolution No. 468, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3
of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park (for erection of sign
at 4201 Minnetonka Boulevard), was adopted by unanimous vote of six members
. _ of the Council present.
Request for §pecial Permit for Sign at 5434 Excelsior Blvd. - Naegele Adv.-6k
Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5
of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 12' x 7'8" (84 sq. ft.) sign at
5434 Excelsior Boulevard (Whiteway Cleaners), by Naegele Outdoor Advertising
Company, was presented to the Council.
Resolution No. 469
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolu-
tion No. 469, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park(for erection of sign at 5434
Excelsior Boulevard), by Naegple Outdoor Advertising Company, was itdopted by
by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Request for Building Permit -Hwy. No. 100 Ei G.N.R.R.-Adolfson ei Peterson -61
Request for approval of the issuance of a building permit for construction
of a commercial building at Highway No. 100 and the Great Northern Railroad
Tracks, by Adolfson ti Peterson, was presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the build-
ing inspector was authorized to issue permit subject to compliance with all
applicable codes, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Resolution No. 470 Establishing Municipal State Aid Street System - 7a
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, Res-
olution No. 470, entitled Resolution Establishing Municipal State Aid Street
System was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present
First Reading of Proposed Ord. Adopting 1958 Budget - 7b
First reading, Of proposed ordinance adopting the 1958 Budget and amending
the 1957 Budget.
® On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the first
' reading of proposed ordinance was waived and the date set for the second read-
ing on September 30, 1957, but before vote was taken the following amendment
' to motion was made.
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A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow,
to amend the draft of ordinance by increasing page 82, increasing salary of
regular' employees by the sum of $500.00 and reducing the contingency allowance
by $500.00. Motion lost by the following roll call vote: Councilman Davis,
yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, Nay; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow, yea;
Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, nay,
Question was then called for the original motion, which was passed by
unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
First Reading of Proposed Ord. Est. Salaries of Council Members $r 1958 - 7c
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, the first
reading of proposed Ordinance Establishing Salaries of Council Members for
1958 was waived and the date set for the second reading on September 30, 1957,
by five members of the Council voting yea and Councilman Ehrenberg voting nay.
Second Reading of Ord. No. 588. Amending Zoning Ord. - 7d
Second reading of proposed ordinance (as amended) Amending the Zoning
Ordinance (rezoning requested by James Wong Toung) .
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the second
reading of Ordinance No. 588, entitled An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordin-
ance of the City of St. Louis Park, was waived and the ordinance adopted as amended,by
unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Reports with Respect to Sidewalk. Improv. No. 57-65 - 8a
Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and recommendation of
the City Assessor with respect to Sidewalk, Improvement No. 57-65, was presented
Resolution No. 471
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, Resolution
No. 471, entitled Resolution Setting Hearing Date for Sidewalk Improvement, No.
57-65, hearing date January 20, 1958, was adopted by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council present.
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Report Concerning Moving a,Building - 8b
Report concerning moving a building from Lyndale Avenue to 2000 block
on Jersey Avenue, by the Building Inspector Crequested September 16, 1957),
was presented to the Council.
Mrs. Angell, 2048 Jersey Avenue,and other neighbors who were opposed to
moving house into 2052 Jersey Avenue, were present. Mrs. Angell is concerned
if the code will be observed. She was told that the Building Inspector would
give close inspection. Mr. Davis, 2043 Jersey Avenue, was also opposed.
Arman Garrison, mover, says he will comply with all codes.
A petition signed by P. E. Pelto, 2049 Jersey Avenue, and others in oppos-
ition, was presented to the Council.
A motion-was made by Councilman Jorvig, that the City Manager be directed
to hold up granting moving permit for one week for the building that is to be
moved to the 2000 block on Jersey Avenue. Motion was lost because of no second.
Regarding the Value of Homes - 8b1
Mr. Donald Hazelquist, 1638 Hampshire Avenue, wants to know if Council
could pass ordinance restricting value of homes that may be built. Attorney
Montgomery, said no.
Mr. K. Allen, 1626 Hampshire Avenue, spoke about house next to him that
was moved in 'by Garrison last year, which he feels does not meet code. He was
told that the houses on Hampshire Avenue would be inspected, and a report made
to the Council.
Mayor Fernstrom told the folks what we are trying to do and how far we
can go to enforce the code.
Mr. Hazelquist asked if a bond could be required to complete remodeling of
house moved into St. Louis Park so that it would comply with all codes.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that
the matter of a bond be referred to the City Attorney to check-and prepare an
ordinance if possible. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Appointment of Three Police Patrolmen - 9a
The City Manager proposed the appointment of three Police Patrolmen.
On motion:of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the Council
gave its consent and approval to the appointment of the following three Police
Patrolmen:
1. Duane Louis Bouchard as Probationary Patrolman effective
October 7, 1957.
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Appointment of Police Patrolmen continued
2. Percy Cleo Morris, Probationary Police Patrolman
effective October 7, 1957.
3. Raymond.'H: •Racette, - Probationary Police Patrolman
effective October 7, 1957.
Award of Contract for Grading. etc. Impr. No. 56-46 -9b
Award of contract for grading, bituminous stabilizing and bituminous
surfacing, Improvement No. 56-46 (deferred September 16, 1957) .
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
<i to award contract to Fischer Construction Company in the amount of $21,258.07
and to authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to execute the contract in be-
half of the City. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
Regarding Subdividing of Lots - 9c
Request for reconsideration- of request for variance from Section 2 of
Ordinance No. 557 prohibiting the subdividing of lots with a width of less than
754 and for variance under the Subdivision Ordinance Section 12 to permit the
division of four lots into three, by Allan Garrison (denied September 16, 1957) .
A motion was made by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to reconsider the previous action. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six
members of the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to grant permission to make two equal lots, stipulating that the subdivider
make two equal sized lots and deed to city 2" strip from Lots 408, Richmond
Addition for widening of Franklin Avenue. Motion passed by unanimous vote of
six members of the Council present.
Regarding Request of Emil Schlottke on Subdividing of Lots - 9c1
Mr. Schlottke, was present, and asked the Council to reconsider the request
of last week, for the dividing of lots 288, 289, 290 and 291, Richmond Addition.
No action taken!
Award of Contract for Sidewalk Impr. No. 57-58 - 9d
Award of contract for sidewalk construction, Improvement No. 57-58 (one
section on north side of Cedar Lake Road from County Road 18 to Flag Avenue -
aternate section on north side of Cedar Lake Road from Flag Avenue to W. 25th
Street) .
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Award of Sidewalk Contract continued
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe,
to award contract for both sections to Victor Carlson Sons Inc. in the
amount of $3,313.75 for proposal No. 1, and $6,587.63 for proposal No. 2,
and to authorize the Mayor and the City ganger to execute the contract in
behalf of the City. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council-present.
Regarding Acquisition of Lot 9. Blk. 1. Del Monte Heights Addition - 9e
Acquisition of Lot 9, Block 1 Del Monte Heights Addition for drainage
purposes (deferred from May 7, 1956) - and designation of means of financing,
was discussed.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the above
item was tabled by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Appointment of Earl Thulin as Probationary. Equipment Operator I - 10a
The City Manager proposed the appointment of Earl Thulin as probationary
Equipment Operator I, effective September 30, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
Council gave its consent and approval to the City Manager's appointment of Earl
Thulin as probationary Equipment Operator I, effective September 30, 1957, by
unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
Regarding the Building of a YMCA - 10b
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the City
Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution regarding the proposal to build
a YMCA in St. Louis Park, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
Verified Claims - 12a
On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the list
of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the
Council, dated September 23, 1957, in the total amount of $4,438187 for vendors
was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were auth-
orized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Payments on Contract Work - 12b
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the follow- ,,
ing payments on contract work, presented by the City Engineer were approved, and
the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue check
for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present.
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Contract Payments continued
Partial Payment Certificate No. 1
Watermain Proioct Nos. 57-14, 15, 16 fi 17
Contractor, John De Gidio Construction Company
Contract Price, $26,637.00
Contract Date, August 22, 1957
Amount of this Payment, $12,080.37
On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the follow-
C; ing payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved and
the City Manager, City Clerk, -and City Treasurer were authorized to issue
check for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
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v'D Final Certificate
4" Oil Stabilizing Impro. No. 55-80 fi 55-81
Contractor, J . V. Gleason
Contract Price, $22,491.20 Less Deletions
$2,040.00 - $20,451.20
r Contract Date, August 29, 1955
Amount of this payment, $16,335.41
On motion of Councilman J,orvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
following payment on contract work, presented by the City Engineer was approved,
111 and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue
check for the respective amount, by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Final Certificate
Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Grading, Graveling,
Bituminous Stabilizing and Surfacing
Improvement No. 56-57
Contractor, Northern Contracting Company
Contract Price, $10,506.70
Contract Date, September 4, 1956
Amount of this payment, $3,275.78
Meeting Adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Schadow, sedonded by Councilman Jorvig, the meet-
ing was adjourned at 1:55 a.m., by unanimous vote of six members of the Council
present.
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R. C. Fernstrom„ Mayor
Attest:
,6seph , usta• , Secretary