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Resolution No. 186 Adopted November 21, 1955
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution
No. 186,/was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present.
having been read
RESOLUTION ORDERING WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS
WHEREAS the City Council has met at the time and place specified in the notice
published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch November 10 and 17, 1955, relating to the
public improvements hereinafter described 'and has heard all interested persons
appearing at said meeting and has secured from the City Engineer a report advising
it in a preliminary way as to whether each proposed improvement is feasible and as
to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other im-
provements, and,the estimated cost of the improvements;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park
that the following public improvements be hereby ordered in accordance with plans
and specifications which have been prepared by the City Engineer and filed with
the City Clerk, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids which
will be opened by the City Manager December 19, 1955. at 10:00 a.m.
WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS
55-107 Natchez Ave. from Cedar Lake Road to W. 16th Street
55-108, Kentucky Ave. from Cedar Lake Road to Highway No. 12 (Wayzata Blvd.) ,
55-109 Parklands Road from Westridge Lane to Highway No. 100 and South Hill
Lane from Parklands Road North and East to turn around.
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Resolution No. 187 Adopted November 21, 1955
On motion of Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the following
resolution having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of all
Members of the Council present.
RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has designated the NW
National Bank of Minneapoli9, Minneapolis, Minnesota as a depository of City Funds
in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00
and
WHEREAS the NW National Bank has assigned the following securities in lieu of
bond of public depository and has asked that they be deposited with the Federal
Reserve Bank of Minneapolis:
$200,000.00.U. S.,Treasury Bonds of 1961 24% due November 15, 1961
1,000,000.00 U. S. Treasury Bonds 1959/62 2 due June 15, 1959/62
now therefore
,BE IT RESOLVED that said bonds and safekeeping request be hereby approved.
Resolution No. 188 Adopted November 21, 1955
On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Middleton, the follow-
ing resolution having been read by the Secretary, was adopted by unanimous vote of
all Members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT
UNDER SECTION 10.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
WHEREAS, application has been made to the City Council by Harriet Jennings
for permit under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park
for the following purpose:
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ERECT AND MAINTAIN A NEW SIGN ON JENNINGS LIQUOR
STORE AT 4608 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD
and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the eff ect'of the proposed use on the
health, safety and welfare of the occupants of surrounding lands, existing traffic
conditions, including 'parking facilities on adjacent -streets, and effect on values
and propertiesein the surrounding area, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St':Louis Park that`it is
hereby determined that the said proposed use will not be detrimental to the'health,
safety or public welfare, to the occupants of surrounding lands, nor will it'cause
serious traffic congestion, nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreci�ate'surTound-
ing property values, and
BE IT FURTHER -RESOLVED that permit `be her_ eby'granted- to' the-applicarit far the
purpose above set forth:^'
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Resolution No. 189 'Adopted November.'21,•1955-
On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded • by Councilman Hurd,"the following
resolution having been read was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the
Council present:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER OF
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES IN
TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS FOR STATE HIGHWAY NO. 7
WHEREAS, the right of way of Minnesota State Highway No.•7 lying westerly of
the east boundary of the City of St. Louis Park at France Avenue South includes
that portion of Minnetonka Boulevard, 'a public street of said City lying between
France Avenue South and Inglewood Avenue, and the State Highway Commissioner has
heretofore. designated said portion of Minnetonka Boulevard as open to westbound
traffic only, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that such one -traffic on said portion
of Minnetonka Boulevard -between FranceeAvenue and Ilewood Avenue has resulted
in an increased traffic hazard and confusion t� motorists and a serious detriment
to the value of commercial property on the north side of Minnetonka Boulevard at
said location, and
WHEREAS, it is the conclusion'of the City Council that said portion of Minn-
etonka Boulevard should be designated for two-way traffic and that two way traffic
on said Boulevard at this point would facilitate the movement of,traffic, eliminate
hazards resulting from the existing one-way and provide motorists on said Minnetonka
Boulevard with more ready access to the Commerfial property.above,mentioned, therefore
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BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
Commissioner of Highways of the State of Minnesota be hereby requested 'to revoke his
designation of said portion of Minnetonka Boulevard for westbound traffic only and
to remove there from traffic signs so designating one -way -traffic and that said
portion of said Boulevard be made available for two-way traffic.