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Council Meeting - December 15, 1958
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Herbert P. Lefler at 8 p.m.
Invocation was given by Father Thurner of the Most Holy Trinity Church.
The following Councilmen were present at roll call:
H. J. Bolmgren
H.' C. Davis
Robert Ehrenberg
Torval Jorvig
D.� C. Messer
Kenneth Wolfe
Herbert P. Lefler
Also present' were the City Manager, City Attorney, and;theiSecretary.
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Minutes - 4
On motion of, Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes
of meetings held December 6 and 8, 1958 (Special) and December 8, 1958 (Regular),
were approve&by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Petition for Vacation of Alley - Manhattan Park Addition 6a
Petition for, vacation of the east and west alley adjacent to Lots 1 thru
7, Block- 4, Manhattan Park Addition, and Lots 15 and 16, Block 4, Calhoun Lake-
side Park (between ',Inglewood and Huntington, Highway No. 7 and W. 31st Street),
by Julie E. Blix and others, was presented to, the Council.
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Mrs. Julie E. Blix was present in support of the petition.
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A motion was, made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, to
waive reading iand adopt Resolution No. 714, entitled, "Resolution for Hearing on
Petition to
_.Vacate-Alley"(hearing on January 19, 1959), Motion passed by six
-yeas. (Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
Communication Relative to Traffic Situation on Basswood Road - 6b
Communication relative to traffic situation on Basswood Road between
France Avenue and Cedar Lake Road, by Samuel H. Bellman, ,,was presented to the
Council.
The City Manager stated that the situation had been cleared up.
On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the above communication re-
ceived for filing.
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Application for Club On-sale Liquor License - Minneapolis Golf Club - 6c
Application for Club on-sale Liquor license, by the Minneapolis Golf Club,
was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to approve the issuance of the above license. Motion passed by a vote of six
yeas. (Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
Communication from Golden Valley Relative to T.H.#12 - 6d
C® Communication, dated December 12, 1958, from the Village of Golden Valley
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concerning oint meets relative to future development #12 at France
Avenue, France Avenue
and Cedar Lake Road, was of T.H.
presented to the Council.
It was agreed that Thursday, January 8, 1959 would be a satisfactory date
to hold the meeting.
Resolution For Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Lands - 7a
Resolution Authorizing Application for Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Lands
was presented to the Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 715
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 715, entitled, "Resolution Authorizing
Application for Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Lands". Motion passed•by a vote
of six yeas. (Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
Resolution Authorizin_ Condemnation of Park Pro•erties - 7b
Resolution Authorizing Condemnation of Park Properties was presented to
the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to defer'action on the above until December 22, 1958. Motion passed by a vote
of six yeas. (Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance-W.Kenneth - 7c
The proposed ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (6301 Minnetonka
Boulevard, requested by Wallace B. Kenneth, (Case No. 58-100-Z) hearing held
November 17, 1958, was presented for first reading.
It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that
action on the above be deferred to January 5, 1959. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of seven' members of the Council present.
Darrell Stark was present and asked if he should be present on January 5,
1959. He was told that he was welcome, but was adviced that hearing had been
closed.
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Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Zoning Ordinance - Maurice Mandel Inc.-7d
The proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance )Pennsylvania and
22nd Street, requested by Maurice Mandel Inc., Case No. 58-101-Z), was presented
to the Council for second reading.
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Mr. Mandel told the Council that the density will be 4700 sq. ft. or
more per unit, in his proposed apartment building at the above location.
ORDINANCE.NO. 666
A motion was'made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to
waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 666, entitled, "An Ordinance Amend-
ing the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". Motion passed by six
yeas and one nay. (Councilman Jorvig voting nay.)
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Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Amend. Section 1:308 SubDivision A(2) Entitled
"A, Position Classification Assignement Table" - 7e
The proposed ordinance Amending Sectioni:308, Subdivision A (2), Entitled
"A Position Classification Assignment Table", of the St. Louis Park Ordinance
Code Relating to Position Classification Assignments, was presented to the Council
for second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 667 .
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilma Messer,
to waive second reading and adopt No. 667, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending
Section 1:308, Subdivision A •(2), Entitled "A Position Classification Assignement
- Table, " of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to Position Classification
Assignments". Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman Davis left
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Report of City Activities for November 1958 - 8a
Report of City Activities for November 1958, was presented by the City
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On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the above report received for
�f it ing.
Re: Substitute Streets in Lieu of Proposed Hurst Avenue etc. - 8b
Report on substitute streets in lieu of -proposed Hurst Avenue between
proposed Oxford Street and Excelsior Boulevard (requested October 20, 1958) by
the Director of Public Works;. also legal opinion from the Law Department, was
presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
that the Law Department be directed to prepare resolution setting date for public
hearing on January 12, 1959. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present. (Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
Partial Completion Certificate for Improvements in M'haha Gables 2nd Add. - 8c
Partial completion certificate of the Director of Public Works for im-
provements in Minnehaha Gables 2nd Addition was presented to the Council.
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Partial Completion Certificate for M'haha Gables 2nd Add. CONTINUED .
RESOLUTION- NO. 716
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
to waive reading and adopt Resoltion No. 716, entitled, "Resolution Accepting
Work for Subdivision Contract Construction, Minnehaha Gables Second Addition
and Modifying Contract Therefor". Motion passed ,by a vote of six yeas. -
(Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
Position Descriptions for New Employee Classifications - 8d
CD Position descriptions for new employee classifications (M fit C No. 58-44),
was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren,
to approve class specifications for positions created by 1959 budget. Motion
passed by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman+Dvvis left before, vote'was takem.)
Report of Dnplovee Promotions - Be
The City Manager reported the promotion of the following elective January
1, 1959: •
Michael Lenrow from City Manager Intern to Probationary;Assistant to
City Manager
John Hane from Assistant to City Manager to Probationary Supervisor of
Persohne4 and--Purchasing
jack Warner from Engineering Aide IIjto Probationary Structural.,Inspector
Earl Hanson from Supervisor of Accounts.,to' Director-of Finance.' '
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On motion(Of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded 'by Councilman Bolmgren, the
Council approved the promotions as reported, by unanimous vote'of six members- of
the Council present. (Councilman-,Da' is left before vote was taken.)
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Minutes of Planning Commission held December 3. 1958 - 8f
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held December 3, 1958 was.
presented to the Council.
On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the above minutes received
for filing.
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Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-113-V) Max Renner Well Company Inc. - 8a
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-113-V) recommending un-
favorably upon the request-of Max Renner Well Company Inc. for variance under
authority of Section 20.4-6 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a five foot set-
back instead of the required 20 foot setback from the north property line at
5005 Highway No. 7 (Lots 8 thru 14, Block 4, Lewiston Park), was presented to
the Council.
Max Renner was present in support of request.,
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Report of P.C. (CASE No. 58-113-V) CONTINUED -
RESOLUTION NO. 717
A motion was, made by Councilman Ehrenberg, ,seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 717, entitled, "Resolution Denying
Variance Under Sections 20.4 and 20.5 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St.
Louis Park". Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman Davis left before
vote was taken.) I
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-114-V) - N. Hankins - 8h
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-114-V) recommending favor-
ably upon the request of Elizabeth K. and Nathanial R. Hankins to rezone Lot 2,
Huntington Woods First Addition (4510 West 36th Street) from Residential Use
District to Mulitpl;e Dwelling Use District, was presented to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to
set date fort�publichearing on the above request on January 12, 1959. Motion
passed by unanimous' vote of six members of the Council present. (Councilman
Davis left before vote was taken.)
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Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-115-5)'- 8i
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-115-5) recommending favor-
ably, with conditions, upon the request of William Wynn for approval of the
preliminary plat of. Wynn's First Addition; also recommendation from the Planning
Commission that the street as shown on Plan 2 be surveyed and established as a
part of the official street system, was presented to the Council.
Mr. William Wynn was present in support of request.
It was moved by Councilman..Davis, seconded by-Councilman Jorvig, to refer
Plan No. 2, dated December 3, 1958, to the Director of Public Works and Law
Department for preparation of official map of area. Motion passed by unanimous
vote of seven members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-116-SP) Cities Service Oil Co. - 8i
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-116-SP( recommending un-
favorably upon the request of Cities Service Oil Company for a special permit
under authority of Section 10.3-20 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a sign
9' x 9'7" (over 48 sq. ft.) at 4300 Excelsior Boulevard, was presented to the
Council. I
Mr. Olson , representing Cities Service Oil Co., was present in support
of the request.
It was movedlby Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that
the above request for special permit be denied. Motion passed by a vote of six
yeas. (Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
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Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-117-SP) - Fred Zabel - 8k
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-117-SP) recommending
favorably upon the request of Fred Zabel for renewal of special permit for
one year for operation of a furniture upholstering shop as a home occupation
at 4020 Xenwood Avenue, under authority of Section 10.2 of the Zoning Ordinance,
was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to set date for public hearing on January 12, 1959. Motion passed by a vote
of six yeas. (Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
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Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-118-V) Wm. S. Wvnn) - 81
C;+ Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-118-V) recommending fatxor-
ably upon the request of Wm. S. Wynn for variance from the provisions of Section
19.18 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit creation of two lots, one with 55.22 foot
frontage and the other with 50.01 foot frontage at 8426 West 35th Street (see
proposed plat of Wynn's First Addition), was presented to the Council.
Mr. Wm. S. Wynn was present in support of the request.
It was moved by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that
action on the above request be deferred until we have a report on Si (approval
of plat and that street on Plan 2 be a part of the official street system).
Notion passed by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-120SP) - 8m
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-120-SP) recommending un-
favorably upon the request of Charles R. Peterson for special permit under
authority of Section 10.3-34 of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a radio trans-
mitter and receiving mast in connection with a home occupation (taxi radio
dispatching) at 3226 Brunswick Avenue (Lot 8, Bloclg4, Roxbury Park), was pre-
sented to the Council.
Mr. Charles Peterson asked that the request be withdrawn.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that
the request for withdrawal be accepted. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven
members of the Council present.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-121-V) - 8n
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No., 58-121-V) recommending un-
favorably upon the request of Gerald L Miller for variance under authority of
Section 20.4-6 of the Zoning Ordinance to reduce the rear yard to 10.25 feet
instead of the required 15 feet at 4237 West 25th Street (Lot 1, Block 3„Cedar-
wood Second Addition), was presented to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Co� cilman Ehrenberg,
that the above request for variance be approved. Motion passed by unanimous vote
of seven members of the Council present.
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Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-123-SP) Gamble Skoamo Inc. - 8o
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-123-SP) recommending favor-
. ably upon the request of Gamble Skogmo Inc. for special permit under authority
of Section 10.3-20 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a sign 14' x 40' (560
sq. ft.) at 5401 Wayzata Boulevard, was presented to the Council.
of Brede Sign Company
J. W. Mannel/was present in support of request.
RESOLUTION NO. 718
A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution1 o. 718, entitled,"Resolution Granting Permit
Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park". Motion
passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Report -of P.C. (Case No. 58-97-V) Tuscany Construction Company - 8p
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-97-V) recommending unfavor-
ably upon the request of Tuscany Construction Company for.variance under authority
of Section 20.4-6 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a setback of 20 feet instead
of the required 30 feet at 4348 Dart Avenue (Lot 3, Block 12, Browndale Park),
was presented to the Council.
Mayor, Lefler turned the chair over to Councilman Jorvig as Tuscany is a
client of his.
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A motion was mad by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer,
that action on the above7deferred until such a time when the recommendation of
the Planning Commission that Lots 3 and 4, Block 12, Browndale Park be removed
from the lanCproposed to be acquired as part of the Park system is brought
before the Coi}ncil for action,e8q) . Motion passed by a vote of six yeas.
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Recommendation of P.C. Relative to Lots 3 & 4, Block 12, Browndale Park - 8o
Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lots 3 and 4, Block,l2,
Browndale Park be removed from the land proposed to be acquired as part of the
Park system;, also letters relative to same, was presented to the Council.
Mayor Lefler turned the chair over to Councilman Jorvig as Tuscany is a
client of his.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg that the Council concur with
the Planning Commission that Lots 3 EY 4, Block 12, Browndale Park, be removed
from the landaproposed to be acquired as part of the Park system. Before the
motion was seconded a motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman
Messer that the above motion be tabled until a Park Consultant be hired and
give recommendation. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the
Council present.
Preliminary Report With Respect to the Extension of Vernon Avenue - 8r
Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and endorsement of
City Assessor4mx with respect to the extension of Vernon Avenue from Cedar Lake
Road to Highway No. 12, Improvement No. 59-29, was presented to the Council.
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Preliminary Report - Extension of Vernon Avenue - CONTINUED
Resolution No. 719
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 719, entitled, "Resolution Receiving
Reports and Calling Hearings on Improvement No. 59-29" (hearing January 5, 1959).
Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman Davis left before vote was
taken.)
Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting - 8s
Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held
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etDecember 9, 1958, was presented to the Council.
On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing.
Proposed Contracts with Suburban Sanitary Drayage - 9a
Proposed contracts with Suburban Sanitary Drayage for garbage and refuse
collection were presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer,
to approve the above contracts and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute on behalf of the City. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman
Davis left before vote was taken.)
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Tabulation of Bids for Four Three-ton Trucks/- 9b
Bids for purchase of four three-ton trucks (Street Department) and one 3/4
ton truck (Water Department) were received from the following:
1. Dahlberg Bros. Inc.
2. Pioneer G.M.C. Trucks Inc.
3. Holand Motors, Inc.
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A motion was made by Councilman Dales, and seconded by Councilman Messer,
to designate Dahlberg Bros. Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder. Motion passed
by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present.
Preliminary Report with Respect to Petitioned Curb and Gutter Lnpr. No. 58-6 etc.-9c
Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and endorsement of the
City Assessor with respect to petitioned curb and gutter, Improvement Nos. 58-6,
7,8,10 & 11 (deferred from April 7, 1958), was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 720
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 720, entitled,"Resolution Receiving Reports
and Calling Hearings on Improvements Nos. 58-6, 7, 8, 10 and 11" (hearing January
26, 1969). Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman Davis left before
vote was taken.) F
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Salary survey and Recommendation - 9d
Salary survey and recommendation - by the City Manager (deferred from
December 8, 1958), was presented.
See action taken on the above at the special meeting this evening at
6:30 p.m.
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-105-V) Zollie Baratz - 9e
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-105-V) recommending favor-
ably upon the request of Zollie 'Baratz for variance under authority of Section
20.4-6 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a setback of 15 feet instead of the
required 22 feet at 2721 Glenhurst Avenue (deferred from December 8, 1958), was
presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg,
to approve the above request for variance. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas.
(Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
Report of P.C. (Case No. 58-106-V) Zollie Baratz - 9f
Report of the Planning Commission (Case No. 58-106-V) recommending favor-
ably upon the request of Zollie Baratz for variance from the Provisions of Section
19.18 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a lot with 60 foot frontage and 7800
square feet in area at 2722 France Avenue (deferred from December 8, 1958), was
presented.
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the above
request for variance was approved, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council.
(Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
Painting Two Water Tanks - 10a
A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded, by Councilman Bolmgren,
to approve the painting of reservoir at Idaho Avenue add 29th Street and tank
at 34th Street and Wyoming Avenue. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas.
(Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
Holiday for City Employees - lOb
Holiday for City Employees (M. fe C. No. 58-43), was presented by the City
Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that
on recommendation of the City Manager December 26, 1958 be declared a holiday
for City employees. Motion passed by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman Davis
left before vote was taken.)
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Communication from Department of Highways Relative to T.H. No. 12 ETC. - 10c
Communication from the Department of Highways of the State of Minnesota
relative to Public Hearing for the proposed improvement of Trunk Highway No. 12
from the Junction of Hennepin County No. 15 in Wayzata Easterly to the Junction
of Hennepin County Nos. 18 in Golden Valley and St. Louis Park, was presented.
On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the above communication
received for filing.
CZAttorney Montgomery's Report on Meadowbrook Manor Sewer Assessment - lla
' Attorney Montgomery gave and oral report on Meadowbrook Manor Sanitary
.11 Sewer assessment.
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Verified Claims - 12a
On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Messer, the list
of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the
Council, dated- December 15, 1958 in the total amount of $58,701.54 for vendors
was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were auth-
orized to issue checks covering same, by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman Davis
left before vote was taken.)
Payment on Contract Work - 12b1 _
On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, the
following payment on conteact work presented by the City Engineer was approved,
and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue
checks for the respective amount, by a vote of six yeas. (Councilman Davis
left before vote was taken.)
Engineers Certificate No. 3
Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 58-70
Section "C"
Contract Price - $132,056.20
Contractor - Northern Contracting Company
Amount of this payment - $35,077.76
Payment on Contract Work - 12b2
Resolution accepting work on bituminous surfacing and grading, improvement
Nos. 58-55, 58-56, 58-57, 58-62 and 58-63, was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 721
A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 721, entitled, Resolution Accepting
Work on Bituminous Surfacing-and Grading, Improvement Nos. 58-55, 58-56, 58-57,
58-62 and 58-63, (Fischer Construction Company). Motion passed a vote of six
yeas. (Councilman Davis left before vote was taken.)
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Meeting Adjourned - 13
On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Messer, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:53 p.m., by unanimous vote of s' members of the
Council present. /
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