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HomeMy WebLinkAbout50 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1955/04/11Resolution No. 48 - Continued 41 minutes to left 36.5 feet; thence at an angle of 33 degrees 41 minutes to rt 1201 to actual point of beginning of land to be described; thence continue NWly 601; thence at right angles SEly 1201; thence SWLy 61.051 to point 131.25' SEly from point . of beginning; thence NWly to beginning. Resolution No. 49 Adopted April 11. 1955 The following resolution having been read by the Secretary, it was moved by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Perkins; and adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present. RESOLUTION ORDERING WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION WHEREAS the City Council has met.at the time and place specified in the notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch March 31 and April 7, 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 soige other im- provement, and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended; therefore, 1 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the follow- ing 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 CLty City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids which will be opened at the meeting of the Council May 9, 1955. Resolution No. 50 Adopted April 11. 1955 The following resolution, having been read by the Secretary, it was moved by Councilman Hurd, seconded by Councilman Middleton, and adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: RESOLUTION WHEREAS it appears from evidence submitted to the Council by Mr, William A. Reiners, head of Parks and Playgrounds Department, gleaned from his detailed in- spection of boulevard trees with Elmer H. Lesch, Entomologist of t he Standard Oil Company, from conferences with Mr. Hodson, entomologist -from the University of Minnesota, and inspection of certain clippings of affected limbs and branches, and WHEREAS it appears that severe damage to the boulevard trees will occur if the pest infestation, blight and other diseases are not arrested by immediate treatment, and WHEREAS, the experts consulted have advised that action taken later than 7 days from the date hereof will not be effective to control the progress of damage caused as above described, and WHEREAS, the need for spraying to control this condition has been created by the unseasonable high temperatures and budding of leaves, and WHEREAS investigation has been made to determine the program of spraying work in neighboring municipalities which indicates that Hopkins, Morningside, Minnea- polis and St. Paul have begun spraying programs, and WHEREAS inquiry has been made concerning the cost of performing the work and bids received from Gopher State Tree Service at $1.15 per tree, Homedale Nursery at $1.75 per tree, and Hughes Brothers at $1.15 per tree, and inquiry has disclosed that Hopkins is paying $1.50 per tree and Morningside is paying $1.50 per tree, and WHEREAS it appears from the Council's interpretation of Sections 5.05 and 5.06 of the Home Rule Charter that the Charter does not require the publication of bids 1 1 23 Resolution No. 50 - continued or the enactment of an emergency ordinance since the contract necessary to accomplish the work is for services and not for the purchase of merchandise, materials or equipment, or for any kind of constructive work, now therefore the Council finding that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to re- medy, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized and directed to enter into contracts with either or both of the lowest bidders to spray with appropriate materials and eliminate or retard the progress of infestation and disease in the boulevard trees affected. Resolution No. 51 Adopted April 11, 1955 The following resolution was read by the Secretary, on Motion of Councilman Middleton, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, said resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all Members of the Council present: RESOLUTI O N BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways for the following purposes, to wit: AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, hereinafter referred to as the "STATE' and the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY", WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, it is mutually desirable to place traffic control signals at the intersection of Trunk Highway No. 7 and Texas Avenue, in the City of St. Louis Park; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED: 1. That the State shall install or cause to be installed traffic -control signals at the above location in accordance withplans and specifications prepared by the State. 2. The actual cost of the instalition of the Traffic -control signals at the abpve location shall be shared equally by the City and the State. The estimated cost of the above installation is $5,500.00 50% of which is to be paid by the State and 50% by the City. The City agrees that upon completion of this install- ation it will promptly pay the State 50 per cent thereof. 3. Upon completion of the work contemplated herein, the City will maintain aid keep in repair said installations and provide necessary electrical power for their operation, all at the sole cost and expense of the City. In addition the City shall provide at its own expense extensions for power supply in the event of necessity. 4. All timing of said signals shall be determined by the State, through its Commissioner of Highways, and no changes therein shall be made except with the approval of the State. 5. The City shall prevent by adequate policing any stopping, standing or parking of vehicles prohibited by Chapters 169.34 and 169.35 M.S. 1953, on all trunk Highways within its limits. It shall also prevent the installation or cause the removal of gasoline pumps, and all other obstructions and signs pro- hibited by Chapters 160.34 and 169.07, M.S. 1953, upon or along any trunk highway through the City. 6. The City indemnifies, saves and holds harmless the State and all of its agents and employees of and from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action of whatsoever nature or character arising out of or by reason of the performance of any work provided for hereby by the City, and further agrees to defend at its sole cost and expense any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any claim of whatsoever character arising in connection with or by virtue of the maintenance work to be performed by the City.