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REVIEW, HELD HONDAY, JULY 28, 1947, JUNE 23. HEETING OF EDINA BOARD OF
AT 8:OO P.H,, IN VILLAGE HALL
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Members present were Child, Willson, Utley, Hawthorne, and Christopher .
Notice of keeting, as published on official village bulletin boards June 25,
was reqd. Assessor Creighton present,ed Register of Valuations forthe year 1947, together to his Preliminary Report, (subject to final audit by County
Auditor) which lists comparison of valuations as follows: .
REAL ESTATE PERSONkL PROPIBE TOTAL I_NCREASE
1947 $4,210,153*00 $ . 390,310*00 $ 4,6OO,463*OO 240,963,OO
1946 4,019 949 e00 339,551.00 4,3599 500*00
Increase 190,204.00 50, 759 00 240,963 00
Public Hearing was then held, the ody complainant being John Person.
it was determined that Mr. Person's complaint was with regard to the taxes
and not to the assessed valuation, Willson moved that Register of Valuations
for the year 1947 be approved by the Council as submitted,
by Utley and unanimously carried.
When
Motion seconded
Mr. Creighton reviewed the State Tax Coarmission1s 1946 action in arbitrarily
raising the valuations of Edina upon the suggestion of another village that
Edina's valuations were low, such increase in valuation being made without
notification to Village officials, Mr. Utley recommended that the Tax Com-
mission be zosified of the Village Officials' opinion that they should be
entitled to the courtesy of a notibe from the Commission before any future
State action on Edina valuations,
Motion by lfillson adjouring meeting of the Board of Review was seconded by
Hawthorne and unanimously carried. ,
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MIBTING OF THE
EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL, HELR MONDAY,
JULY 28, 1947, AT 8:OO P*Mo IN VILLAGE mu
Nembers present were Child, Willson, Utley, Hawbhorne, and Christopher,
Village Health Officer, Dr. Lowell M, Campbell, requested CouncilIs per-
mission togrant permit to Arthur Peterson to haul garbage, within Village,
to Gsrrisbn dump until January 1, 1948, wit4 provision that said dump be
covered every second day; and permit to Everett Garrison to haul garbage
within thevillage until October 14, 19&7.
be issued as requested by Village Health Officer, was seconded by Child
and unanimously carried.
Motion by Willson that permits
Motion by Utley approving minutes of Meetings of June 23, July 7, and July
10, 1947, ,as submitted, pas seconded by Willson and carried.
Pursuant to Advertisement for Bids, published in TheSpectator, Hopkins, and
in the Construction Bulletin, lfinneapolis, on July 18, affidavit of publication
for which was read by Clerk, the Council called for bids for furnishing labor
and material for construction of water main eskension on W, 55th Street be-
tween Beard and Zenith Avenaes. Bids opened and read were as follows:
PHELPS-DRAffE, COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS
ORFEI & NARIANI, ST. PAUL
WBTTI & LAEIETTI, ST. PAUL
Motion by Utley, referring bids to Village Engineer for tabulation, was
seconded by, Hawthorne, and carried.
Pursuant to Advertisements for Bids for the blacktopping of Wooddale Avenue
from If, 50th Street to W, 56th Stred, and for blacktopping Concord Avenue
between Southview Lane and the South Lot Line, Lot 4, Block 3, Golf Terrace
Heights 2nd,Addition, affidavits of publication as.of July 18, 1947, in the
Spectator, Hopkins, and Construction Bulletin, Minneapolis, having been read
by Clerk, the following bids were opened and read:
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WOODDALE AVE?W I=?. 50th Street to I?. 54th Street
13,200 Sq.Yds. 13,200 Sq.Yds. TOTAL
Stabilizing Bit .Surf .Treat . BID
Per Sq. Yd. TOTAL Using Asphalt TOTAL
I JAY If. CRAIG COO $ 430 $3960.00 8 050 6600.00 10,560.00
ASHI$ORTHWNKINSON GO, 034 &88.00 043 5676 .OO 10,164.00
J. V. GLEASON 23 3038oOO 039 5~0.00 8,178.00
23 3038.00 041 5~0.00 s,.wt.oo USING EQBI TAR
CONCORD AVEBUE - From Southview Lane to South Lot Line of Lot 4, Block 3, Golf
Terrace Heights 2nd Addition.
3,600.00 Sq.Yds. 3,600 Sq.Yds.
Per Sq. Yd, TOTAL Using Asphalt TOTAL BID
Stabilizing Bit .Surf .Treat . TOTAL
JAY V. CRAIG CO. 030 $1,080.00 55 .50 $1, 800.00 $2, 880.00
ASHWORTH WIEINSON CO . 29 1,0~.00 0123 1,5$&OO 2,592.00
J. V. GWSON .23 828.00 039 1,405 00 2,233 00
23
USING ROAD TAR
828.00 .a - 1,475 000 2,303 00
Hotion by Willson referring bids to Village Engineer for tabulation, and report
later this evening, was seconded by Child and carried.
Pursuant to Notice of Bids, published in The Spectator, Hopkins, July 18, Affi-
davit of Publication for which was read by.Clerk, the Council called for bids
on 1000' Double Jacket, or equal, fire hose, and 600' 12'' Double Jacket, or
equal, fire hose, said hose to be in fifty foot lengths coupled with Rocker Lug
couplings, National Standard thread, The following bids were received, opened,
and publicly read.
Per Ft. PER FTo -
Z&lI Hose
l4IENESWA FIRE ZXTR$GUISHHt COO
St. Paul, Nimesota
Quake; Fortune Brand-D. J,
Quaker Special
Cprd Brand 1230
Eote:. If wax and gum treated hose, add 79 per foot to
Delivery- 15 to 30 days after receipt of order,
IMlUSTRIAL SUPPLY GO., INC.
Minneapolis, Hinnesota D. J.
Delivery- one week. after receipt of
GENBRAL DETROIT CORP., CHICAGO, by
STANLEP E. BOURASSA, I@'GRS. AGZNT, WLS.
D, J.; C.R.L. Underwriters Labelled
Innerf lex Brand (Patented Folding)
Delivery two to four weeks.. Terms:
I=BBEZt AND TBOSETH COI.IFIwP
St .Paul, Bnnesota
D. J.; C.R.L. Underwriters Labelled
Delivery two to four weeks. Terms
If Underwriters label is not required,
prices .
- (General Detroit Gorp, Hose)
ROSENIJALD-COOPER IN[:, ST. PAUL
6s DIAMOND ElEXXANEW GOODS DIV. OF
B. F. GOODRICH COEIPANY
I.D. Lion Brad
I.D. Underwriters Specifications
B, F. GOODRICH C0"Y .
8 1.195 order
8 1.18
1.60
Hose
$ .89
095
above quotations .
8 .75 1,lO
2% 10 days1 Met, 30 days1,.
1.18 075
2% 10 days.
deduct 2$ per foot from above
Net 30 days.
l.L+O
1.19 93
HAROLD LUNDBE;RG, FIRE HkE, REP.
I.D. Falcon Brad D.J. (bite Hose) 1-27
I.D.Leader Line D.J. (White Hose) *e9
If wax and gum treatmentis desired add 6$ per foot.
Terms 2% cash. 30 days net.
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EUREKA FIRE HOSE DIVISION OF TTmITED STATES RUBBER COBPANY
I*D. Nultex Xultiple woven jacket
1.D.Northland double jacket, wax
I.D,Sou%Uand double jacket
Terms 2% 30 days.
and gum
Net after 30 days.
MINNESOTA FIRE IQUIPNEBT COZ
Minneapolis, 2, &m.
Truwax D.J.Twill Weave Wax and
Gum treated
Regal D.J.Circular Weave War and
Gum Treated
Warwick D.J.Ml1 Weave Wax and
Gum Treated
Terms: 2% 10th prox; 60 days net,
AMERICAN-LA FRANCE+FOAMITE CORPORATION
(Signed llAmerican LaFrance Foamit e Corp .
By A. H. Halverson, Rep.
Cabledge D.J. with Alaseptic Treatment
11 '1 U-l?eather
Alflex Alaseptic Treatment
II 11 11 All-Weather
Beacon It Alaseptic Treatment
If 11 *I All-Weather It
tl 11 . All Weather
Pendwell lp D. J, Alaseptic Treatment
I1 ' 11 11 11 All-Weather l1
Alflex It tl Alaseptic Treatment
I1 11 It 'I All-Weather 11
Underwriters II Alaseptic I1
PER FOTo
2h11 Hose
$1.50
1.34
1.27
PER FT.
1LtJ hose ,-kr
95
e89
1.30 095
1.02
1.58
1.63
1.47
1.36 1.41
1.52
1.19
1.25
1.07
1.12
1.02
1.07
Delivery approximately 30 to 40 days. Terms 2% 10th Prax. 60 days net.
A~$EEE@M-W~CWTO~TE COW, (Alternate)
(Signed nA,H.Halverson11
Cabledge D. J. All-Weather Treatment 1.46
Underwriters ri II
Immediate delivery.
1.35
I1 1.25
Alflex It 11 11 IJ
Alfle~, DaJ. Terms 24% Net 10 days.
HIMITT RUBBER CORPORATION, by
Jos. f. Auel, Factory Agent, beapolis
Unity Brand, Heavy Duty Flexible, D.J. 1.20
Buffalo Brand, Heavy Duty Easy Fold,D. J. 1.25
Terms: 24% 10th Prox. Net 60 days.
J. N, JOHNSON, INC,
Minneapolis
Heavy Duty Single Jacket 95
Heq& Duty Double Jacket 1,20
Delivery 10 .to 20 days2 Terms 2% 10th box.
95
80
90
. 73
89
Motion by Hawthorne, referring bids to Village Engineer for tabulation was
seconded by Utley and carried.
Pursuant to advertisement for Bids for Typewriter, published in the Spectator,
Hopkins, on July 18.
Council received and publicly opened the following bids.
Affidavit; of Publication for which was read by Clerk,
LESS DISC. LESS TRADE-IN
LIST PRICE ALLlDWED OLD !TYPEWRITER NET
UNDEE3WOOD CORPORATION, MPLS -0- 8 5.00 $3-43 76
Royal Typewriter Co . Mpls W.50 1.5% 21.38 -0- 121.12
G.W. Wittgraf, Agency for L.C.Smith l47.50 BlO$ 28,02 30 00 89.48
Motion by Utley, referring bids to Village Manager for tabulation, was seconded
by Child and carried.
Pursuant to Advertisement for Bids, published July 18, 1947, in the Spectator,
the Council called for bids for furnishing labor and materials for construction
of curb and gutter in W. 49th Street, between France Avenue and Maple Road.
following bid was received, opened and read:
Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. Einneapolis
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$3, @55.00
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Engineer Smith stated that, inasmuch as this bid compares favorably~;h:-~~t~~timate
of cost, said bid being at same prices bid last year, he muld recommend acceptance.
I'iillson offered the followi@g Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTICN ACCEPTING BID
CURB AND GUTTER
PI. 49th STREE2, F'RANCE TO 24APLE: ROE
I.JHEREAS, pursuant to advertisement for bids published in the Spectator on
July 18, 1947, for the improvement of W. 49th Street betveen France and bple
Road by construction of curb and gutter therein, the following bid has been duly
received and opened:
Victor Carlson and Sons, Minneapolis 83,855.00
THEilEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Village CounciL of the Village of Edina,
that the bid of ()3,855.00 by Victor Carlson and Sons, is hereby determined to be
the bid of the lowest responsible bidder, and the president and clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said Victor Carlson and
Sons in the nme of the Village, for t;;iE! improvement of said portion of seid street,
by constructio6 of Curb and Gutter therein, according to the plans and specifications
therefore which have heretofore been approved by this council and filed in the office
of the clerk at the price specified in said bid, and which said contract shall be
approved &s to form br the Village Attorney.
Xotion to adopt the Resolution wss seconded by Child, and on Rollcall there were
five ayes and no nays, as follows:
aye; and Christopher; aye; and the Resoldion was adopted,
Child, aye; Utley, aye; Willson, aye; Hawthorne,
President of the Village Council
Pursuant to Notice of Hearing, pd$L&iihed in the Spectator, Hopkins, Nimesota,
July 10, 1947, Affidavit of Publication for vrhich was read by Clerk, Council @Id
public hearing: on the proposed improvement of Halifax Avenue from W, 5Oth Street
to W. 49$ Street by the acquisition of a ten-foot strip of land at the Nest boundary
of Halifax Avenue, and by the constmction of retaining wall, curb, and gutter along
said ten foot strip of land. Engineer Smith gave as his estimatp for retaining
wall, curb, and gutter, .j3,776.76, or 3.015 per assesable square foot; with the
land running $l.,9C0.00, or 9.0074 per assessablkrsquare foot. Ekssrs. Bjorlanan
and Kell inquired as to the cost, believing it high for the amount of benefit
received by their properties. They were reminded by the Council of the gentlemanfs
agreemnt by -those property amers wishing their property reaoned to Community Store
District, to assum?. their proportionate share of the costs of improving the new
District, such agreemnt being confirmed by liessrs. Douglas Wallace and V.H. Adam,
who were also in the audience. Villson offered the following Resolution and moved
ita adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR STREET IIPROVE2*fEET
RETdINING WALL, CURB AND GUTTER
HALIFAX AVENUE, W. 50th ST, TO k!, 495 ST.
WHEmS, pursuant to Resolution adopted by the Village Council July 7, 1947,
and published in the Spectator on July 10, 1947, the Village Council has met at
the time and place specified therein and heard all persons interested with reference
to proposed improvement of Halifax Avenue from W. 5Gth Street to the North line
of W. 49& Street by the acquisition of a ten-foot strip of land at the West bondary
of Halifax Avenue, and byithe construction of retaining wall, curb, and gutter along
said ten-foot strip of land, now tfE refore
improvement described in said resolution shall be undectaken, the entire expense
thereof to be paid in the first instance ouh of the permanent improvernent revolving
fund.
BE IT RlZL$OLTTED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina that the said
BE IT FURTHZR RESOLVi3D that. the construction of retaining wall, curb and gutter
be by contract to be let to the lowest responsible bidder, and the clerk is directed
to prepare and publish advertisement for bids there on to be opened August ll, 1947,
which bids shall be based upon plans and specifications now on file with the clerk and
which .are hereby approved.
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votion to adopt
there were five
aye, Hawthorne,
ATTEST*/ 47 //
the Resolutim was seconded by
ayes and no nays, as follows:
aye; and Christopher, aye; and
Hawthorne, and on Rollcall
Child, aye; Utley, aye; wil-l.SOn,
the Resolution was adopted.
-- President of the Village Council
Pursuant to %esolution Setting Time for Hearing", published in the Spectator,
Hopkins, Minnesota, on July 10, 1947, Affidavit of Publication for which was
read by Clerk, the Council held public hearing on the proposed improvement of
the following streets, by putting to permanent grade: +
W. 60th Street, between Hansen Road and Normandale Road
Code Avenue, between Grove Street and W. 60th Street
Engineer Smith, explaining that part of the roads have already been improved
to a srrall extent, gave his estimate of construction cost as follows:
W. 60th Street, Gade Avenue to Normandale Road - $2,052.12 or $.74 per ft.
W. 60th Street, Hansen Road to Code Avenue
Code Avenue, Grove Street to W. 60th Street
- - 910.95 or $ .36 per ft. 1,021.44 or #J .42 per ft.
.Oscar Johnson headed a delegation from this locality, Mr. Johnson inquiring as
to why the cost of construction must be assessed.
that Village budget can no longer support special work projects such as grading
and blacktopping,
would condemn right-of-way in case it could not all be secured by dedication.
Willson infomd them that the Council would not be in favor of condemnation
mtil members were sure thatproperty owners would agree to pay the cost. The
matter of construction was tabled pending receipt of deeds for right-of-my,
by motion Willson, seconded by Child and carried.
\'&gineer Smith presented.tabulation of bids for construction of water main in
W. 49th Street, between France Avenue and Maple Road, said bids having been
read at the meeting of July u. Utley offered the following Resolution and
moved its adoption:
Trustee \fiUson explained
Property owners on W. 60th Street asked if the Council
RSOLUTI~ ACCEPTING BID - wmm WIN
W. 49th STREET, FRANCE AVE. TO MAPLE ROAD
'WHEREAS, pursuant to advertisement for bids published in the Construction
Bulletin and in The Spectator on June 27 and July 3, 1947, for the improvement
,of W. 49th Street between France Avenue and Maple Road Ey con+ruction of water
main estension therein, the following bids have been duly received and opened:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Villagh Council of the Village of Edina,
that the bid of &j,€$'2.OO by Grfei and. &*h, 1744 Sheridan Avenue, St. Paul,
Minnesata, is hereby determined to bk the bid of the lowest responsible bidder,
and the president and clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a
contract with said Orfei & Mariani, 1744 Sheridan Avenue, St. Paul, Rinnesota,
is her eb*%ermhed- to-be~~~o~~s~o~e~~~~r~ and the
w;-tM.t-&a-i$-81.k: i % k&mai, in the name of the Village, for the improvement of
said portion of said streets by construction of water main extension themin,
according to the plans and specifications therefor which have heretofore been
approved by this council and filed in the office of the clerk at the price
specificed in said bid, and which said contract shall be approved as to form
by the Village Attorney,
pmskierrt- and-c-1;~pk--arehereb~-&~-hop~%~~ d--to-ezTte" itlbmtrac_t
BE IT FURTHE23 RESOLVED, That the Clerk is 'hereby authorized and directed
to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids except
that the deposits of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be
retained until the contract has been signed.
Hotion to adopt the Resolution was seconded by Hawthorne, and on Rollcall there
were five ayes and no nays, as' follows: Child, aye; Kl.lson, aye; Utley, aye;
Hawthorne, aye; and Cbistopher, aye; and the Resolution was adopted,
President of the Village Council
L' A delegation, headed by Nr. Gerald Patsy, asked the Council to conduct an
election to deteriaine people's choice with regard to question of Municipal
LLqnor Store. Hawthorne informed. delegation that the Council cannot spend public
funds for such election; that such election, if held, would serve only as an
indication of peoplels opinion, and would not be official; the Council still
having full and final authority in this matter,
A delegation in the neighborhood of 55th Street, Wooddale and Kellogg Avenues
asked relief from alleged nuisance caused by failure to connect to sewer, and
failure to have garbage collected, at 5505 Kellogg and 5529 Wooddale.
was informed that notices to connect to sewer have been served at these two
residences, as well as at the Tedman propekty on 55th arid Kellogg; khat 5505
Kellogg is being sold, with new owner professing desire to make ccnnection to
both sewer and water mains; that &so Tedman has had plumber take out permit
for connection to sewer at her propekty; and that Village plming inspector
is at present time negotiating for plumber to make connection to sewer at 5529
t'jooddale, cost of said connection to be assessed against property owner, With
regard to the collection of garbage, Village Planager was instructed to serve
notice for eomplusory garbage collection at 5505 KeXLogg and 5529 Wooddale,
in accordance with new garbage collection ordinance,
'Village Engineer Smith recommended that proceedin& be started for the grading
of the following streets and alleys in Brookside Heighbs Addition, eehining
that George N, Sandquist Construction Company, which owns property on all the
streets except ITilliam kvenve, has repeatedly requested this construction in
order that they might hzve access to their properbies as platted:
Delegation
OXFO~ZD AVZIKIE BETJQEN 51 STREET AND 52nd STREET
BEDFORD AVENUE BEX" INTERLACHEN BLVD and 52nd STREET
-SON AKEJUI~ BEXTVEZN INTERLACHEN BLVD, AND 52nd STRE~ET
THE EAST-WEST ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 2,3,and 4, AND NORTH-SOUTH
ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 2,7,8, and 9.
k?ILLIA.E AVENUE EWdEBJ 3NTERLABHE3 BLVD. ANa*52nd S!i!REST
AND
Rvstee IEllson suggested that proceedings for grading be delayed until the
next meeting, at which time he and Hr, Smith nould have more detailed report.
Suggestion approved, and matter tabled until August 11,
*.
hgineer Smith reported that the petition for the Blacktopping of Belmore Lane,
from Blake Road to Interlachen Golf Coursehas not yet been acted upon, Hotion
by ??illson, setting public hearing on petition for Monday;, August 25, was
seconded by Child and uneously carried.
Petition for blacktopping of John Street from Belmore Lane to Spruce Road
was next brought to Couneilts attention.
petition for fbnday, August 25, was seconded by Child and unanimously carried.
I&. Smith asked Council to set hearing on petitions for Sanitary Sewer and
!later Hain extensions west of Normandale Road, Public Utilities Chairman Utley
requested report from Village Attorney on the matter of pro+xwtionate assessment
refund to &atera1 Sewer District No. 9, by proposed new sewer district, for use
of No, 9fd district sewer; aos, proposed assessment for Joint Sewer District
Eo. 1 (in which this new Mstrict is not now included).
teehnecalities and mnstruction difficulties involved in this proposed improve-
ment, it was opinion of Council that matter be tabled pending Engineer's full
and complete plans, and attorney's opinions,
.
Notion by ITiUson, setting hearing on
Because of assessment
Engineer Smith reported that he codd see no reason why the alley in Block 11,
Hendelssohn, should not be vacated, providing the Village reserve a utilities
easement. Hotion by Willson, setting public hearing on Vacation of Alley in
block ll, Hendelssohn, for August 25, 1947, was seconded by Child and unanimously
carried,
Ehgineer Smith presented StateHighway Department's plan for changing grade of
Highway No4 100, between W. 50th Street and Highway No. 5, explaining that the
State merely expects to add an oil mat to the present surface.
the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
Willson offered
RESOLUTION
WHl3REAS, The Commissioner of Highways of the Stlzte of Minnesota has desig-
nated the location of Trunk Highway No.,lOO, formerly designated as Trunk Highway
No, 130, through the Village of Edina as shown upon the plan which is presented
herewith and made apart hereof, and
WHEREAS, Said Commissioner of Highwaysis desirous of constructing, recon-
structing, and improving said Trunk Highway through said Village, and has pre-
pared plans for said construction, reconstruction and improvement, a copy of
which said plans are preBented herewith and made a part of this resolution; and
.
IHEEBAS, The construction, reconstruction and improvement of said Trunk
Highway requires a change in the grade of the streets in said Village along and
uponwhich said Trunk Highway passes, said change of grade being designated
and shown on said plans, and
way be constructed, reconstructed and improved through said Village in aecord-
ance with said plans and the standard Hinnesota Highway Specifications and
upon the grade dhsignated therein;
k?I-I-S, It is to the best interests of said Village that said Trunk High-
NOW, THEREFORE, B8 IT RESOLVED, that said plans and specifications for
the construction, reconstruction and improvement of said .Trunk Highway through
said Village be and the same hereby are approved; and
BE IT FURTHEE RESOLVED, That said Village of Edina hereby consents to the
change in grade of the streets along which said Trunk Highway passes, as desig-
nated and shown in said plans.
Motion to adopt tbe Resolution was seconded by Child, and on Rollcall there
were five ayes and no nays, as follows:
. Hawthbrne, aye; and Christopher, aye; and the Resolution was adopted,
ATTEST :
Child, aye; Utley, aye; FJillson, aye;
President of the Village Council
I
Village Clerk
Mr. Child presented revised "Ordinance Providing for the Licensing, Inspection
and Remation of'Focd Handling Establishments and Providing Penalties for
Violation Thereof," as drafted by Attorney Windhorst and heretofore presented
to the Council,
food handlers attending the meting of July 7, 1947, had been incorporated in
Licensing, bsp ection and Regtilat ion of Food Handling Establi-sknt s and Pro-
viding Penalties for Violation Thereof,1) be presented and herewith be
its first resding, was seccnded by Willson, and carried. Motion by/&M
that those food handlers attending the meeting of July 7, be informed that
the Council is disposed to act on the Ordinance on August 11, was sedmded
by Willson and carried.
Ik. Child stated that the suggestions advocated by those
1 this revised Ordinance. Motion by Child that IfOrdinance Providing for the
iven
Messrs. Willson, Child and Smith reported thst inspection bad been made of
Lots 9 and'10, Block 3, and Lot &, Block 4, Cleveland's Subdivision of
&a Abbott Park, and Lots 10 through 24, 'Block 2, Seeley's First Addition
to Hawthorne Park, with regard to acquiring such lands for park purposes,
as advocated by the Planning Commission and Park Board. Gentlemen reconmtedxied
the acquisition of all the, above lots except the Lots 9 and 10, Block 3, Cleve-
landls Subdivision of Esmna Abbott Park, which two lots do not seem to tie into
.present park plan, are good building lots, and should be sold, Motion by Child
that the Clerk be directed to file application for Tax &5fei.$ed32 Properties,
.
r
Cleveland's Subdivision Abbott Park, and Lots 10 through 24,
Seeley1's .First Park, said properties to be used
and carried4
.,
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Engineer Smith presented far the Council's consideration Northern States Power Com-
pany's l*lhuLicipal Z?ater Pumping Contract, stating that 3k. Gaarden had recently
signed a like cantract, which was'now being cancelled, because of change in water-
works otmer'ship. Contract to be in effect for five years, beginning July I, 1947,
Hr. Smith recommended acceptance of this contract.
Rssoluti on and moved its adODtion:
Utley offeredthe following L
RESOLU'l'TCN FOR
WATER PUMPING CONTRACT
RE3OLVED, That the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Hennepin County,
Bihnesota, hereby accepts the offer of the NORTHERN STATS POiG3R COIPAMY, a
Iiinnesota corporation, to furnish the electric energy necessary for the operation
of municipal water pumping equipment at the Village's pumping stations as now located,
and hereby approves all rates, terms, comiitions, and specifications contained in
$he proposed form of Kunicipal Water Pumping Contract made a part of the offer
of said Company, and the President of the Village Council and the Village Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to execute the aforesaid Contract for and in the
name d thevillage and ta affix tbe corporate seal %hecbb
Notion to adopt the Resolution was seconded by Hawthorne, and on Rollcall there were *
five ayes and no nays, as follows: Child, aye; Willson, aye; Utley, aye; Harv-
thorne, aye; and Christopher, aye; and the Resolution was adopted.
President of the Village Council
Engineer Smith reported that Spring Company is unwilling to blacktop Edina High-
lands this gear, Creston Hills developers have refused to sign necessary waiver
in order that Creston Hills may be blacktopped this year; Edina Hills will not
be ready to blacktop until next spring; and that he would prefer to wait with
Edina Park until aftjer server and water had been inshlled, The letter written
by Spring Company at the time Mina Highlands was accepted, waoirevieved. The
Council asked the Engineer to secure the following; Contact the contractor,
J. W. Gleason Company, to see if they will be willing to cancel work in Edina
Highlands and Creston Hills.
whether the Council is legally liable to the contractor, inasmuch as his bid has
been publicly accepted, even though cmtracts have not yet been signed. 3. Get
legal opinion from Village Attorney 88 to whether thu Council can 'force black-
topping of Creston -Hills and Edina Highlands this year. Get legal opinion from
Village Attorney as to whether this year's prices for Ediw Park and Edina Hills
would hold for next year, providing the contractor wishes to do SO. @, Write
developers of Creston HiXLw;.and Wna Highlands that it is the opinion of the
Council that blacktopping should proceed now, and that it is the respomnbility
of the developer to maintain streets until arrangements ar6 made for blacktopping;
and that, in case blacMtopping is not done this year, the Council reserves the
right to do the blacktopping at their option, Be sure that future petitions
for blacktopping, by developers, contain the phrqsa that %pkeep of r oads are
the responsibility of the developer until such time as streets are blacktopped,"
and incorporated waiver of hearing.
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2, Get legal opinion from BSr. Windhorst as to
5.
Nr. Smith presented tabulation of bids received this evening for the blacJctopping
of Nooddale Avenue, from Ill 50th Street to W. 56th Street, and for. blacktopping of
Concord Avenue, from Southview Lane, to the South lot line of Lot 4, Block 3,
Golf Terrace Heights 2nd Addition, recommending that the bid of U.V.Gleason Com-
apny for cutback asphalt be accepted,
Willson offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
WOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS- BLACKTOPPING
WWDDALE AVENUE, 50th to 56th STREET
t?HBiFAS, purauant to advertisement for bids published in the Suburban Press
on July 18, 1947, for the improvement of WooddaleAvenue from W, 50th Street to
ti. 56th Street by Blacktopping, the following bids have been duly received and
opened:.
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JAX W. CRAIG. Ifinneapolis (using Cutback Asphalt)
ASHTKRTH HAWKINSON CO. Npls. (using Cutback Asphalt 1
J. V. GZEASON GO. Ei.nneapolis (using Cutback $spW&)
$10,560 . 00
lQ,l&.OO
8,178.00
J. V. QZEASON CO. Einneapolis (using Road Tar) 8,448.00,
THEREFORE BE IT RI&OLm, by the Village Council of the Village of &Una
that the $id of #€l,l&@.OO, by J, V. Gleason Co., Minneapolis, is Hereby
determined to be the bid of the lowest responsible bidder; a nd the
president and clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a
contract with said 8, V, Gleason Company in the name of the Village, for
the improvement of said portion of said street, according to the plans
and specifications therefore which have heretofore been approved by this
Council and filed in the office of the clerk at the price specified in
said bid, and which said contract shall be approved as to form by the
Village Attorney.
BE IT FURTHEFt RESOLVED, That the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to return forthwith to all bidders the d eDosits made with their bids
except that the
bidder shall be
Motion to adopt
there were five
Utley, aye; and . was adopted.
deposits of the successfd. bidder and the next lowest
retained until the contract has been signed.
the Resolution was seconded by Child, and on Rollcall
ayes and no nays, as follows: Child, aye, Willson,aye;
Hawthorne, aye; and ChristoFher, aye; and the Resolution
.
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Willson offered the following Resolution and Eoved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID-BLACKTOPPING
CONCORD AVENUE. SOUTHVLEW LAND TO
SOUTH LOT LIMi, LOT 4, BLOCK #3,
GOLF .TEREUCE MIGHTS 2nd ADDITION
WHEREAS, pursuant to advertisment for bids published in the Suburban
Press on Jun 18, 1947, for the improvemnt of-Concord Avenue between
Southview Lane and South Lot-Line, Lot'4, Block 3, Golf Terrace Heights
2nd Addition by Blacktopping, the following bids have been duly received
and opened:
JAY 11. CkAIG CO., MINNEAPOLIS (Using Cutback Asphalt) $2;880;00
ASHWORTH-HAWKINSON CO. (Using Cutback Asphalt) 2;592100
'J . V. GLEASON; MINiuEkPOLIS (Using Cutback Asphalt ) 2;233 00
THEREFOEE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Village Council of the Village:of
Edina that the bid of $2,233.00 by J, V. Gleason Company, EIIinneapolis, is
hereby determined to be the bid of the lowest responsible bidder; and
the president and clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into
a contract with said J, V, Gleason Company in the name of the Village,
for the improvement of said portion of said street by Blacktopping, ac-
cording to the plans and specifications therefore which have heretofore
been approved by this Council and filed in the office of the clerk at the
price specified in said bid, and which said contract shall be approved as
tof orm by the Village attorney,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLTBD, That the Clerk is hereby au'thmized and directed
J, V. GIEASON, &anneapolis (Using Road Tar) 2,303.00
to return forthwith to all bidders trie deposits mde with their bids except
that the deposits of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall
be retained until the contract has been signed.
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Motion to adopt the Resolution was seconded by Hawthorne, and on Rollcall
there were five ayes and no nays, as follows: Child, aye; Willson, aye;
Utley, aye;. Hawthorne, aye; and Christopher, aye; and the Resolution was
adopted ,
nt of the - Vfllage Council
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7/28/47
Hemorandunto Police Department, by Hanager Smith, was read and filed with Clerk. '
&anage&-$n&%h-kLe rtiquested tfi write &,'fian Harris dkh regard to secu??hg boa
operation of Edina residents in atronizhg cross=totm ,bus.
Notion by Utley that Clerk be directed to advertise for bids for fireproof office
safe was seconded by Hawthorns, and carried.
LeRoy Pliller's application for license to sell cigarettes at the %Dinette, 5354
France Avenue, was presented, f4otion by Hawthorne approving issuance of license
was seconded by Utley and carried.
Bfr. Smith reported that application for job of tree-trimming had been received
from Leonard Eills, 6325 Josephine Avenue; that Hr. Mills was willing to work for $200.00 per month; that he would like the assistants, Council instructed
to take this matter up with the Park Board.
Hotion by 5Jillson that assessment periods be set as follow, was seconded by
Utley and unanimoasXy carried:
Grading 3 year period
Curb and Gutter 3 year period
Sidewalk 3 year period
Blacktopping
(small Jobs) 3 year period
Blacktopping
(New subdivisions) 5 year period
Letter &on Minnesota Association of Professional hgineers to be operating
within Village Limits.
arrest any operating in this manner.
Council instructed 1-k. Smith to have Police Department
Nr. Christopher appointed Messrs. Child and IrJillson, together with Nr. Smith
to investigate garbage disposal situation, suggesting that they contact the
Village of St, Louis Park with regard to making arrangements with them, if
necessary. &. Utley reported that documents required by franchise have been received
fromJEnneapolis Gas Light Company. I.lotion by Utley that Annual Report of
fSEnneapolis Gas Light Company be accepted as filed, was seconded by Haw-
thorne and. carried.
Utley's motion that the salary of Ben Woehler be increased from $275.00 to
-$325,00 per month, mbroactive to July 1, 1947, in view of his additional
responsibilities as Tdaterworks Superintendent , was seconded by Hawthorne
and carried.
Hawtihornets motion that the resignation of WUiam Y. Hoffman, as Edina Police
Officer, be accepted as of August 4, and that Nr. Hoffman's payment for en-
trance to ibployeefs.Retirement Fund kssociation be returned to him, was
seconded by Utley and carried.
Notion by Willson, approving paysoll in the amount of $3,9&0.22, was seconded
by Utley and carried.
EDINA VIiXAGE PAYROLL
JULY 16 TO JULY 31,19&2
TOTAL WITH. RETIRE0 HOW* NET CL4IT.1
NApfE EAIWINGS TAX. DEDUCT. DIDUCT. PAY "BIB ,COUNCIL
C. J,Christopher,l.kyor 8 50.00 -0- 50.00 UO
Bower Hawthorne,Clerk 50.00 4- 50.00 I.l-41
Geo . A,TrJillson, I'rust ee 35.00 -0- 35.0. u2
Fred &Child, Trustee 35.00 -0- 35.00 J-mi
Harold C.Utley,Trustee 35.00 4- 35.00 u3
klard B. Lewis-Judge 75.00 -0- 75.00 u7
John D.1Yelson,Spec.JudgelO~OO -0- 10.00 ll.48
-
J.J.Duggan, Treasurer 30.00 -0- 30.00 3345
John I?indhorst, Atty. 75.00 -0- 75.00 1U6
Dr.L.I*. Caqbell,Health
Officer 30.00 -0- 30.00 9
Sub-totdl 425.00 -0- 4% 00
229
&Waist rative
Phil WeSmith
Gretchen Schussler
Bernice IVI. Johnson
Helene Freeman
;Edna Velie
Sub-total
ENGINEEBING DEPT.
Carl Miller
John A, Sias
Fred Jonas
Sub-total
POLICE IEPT.
Hilding S, Dahl
Wm. S.-Heydt
Clayton Erickson
Donald A, Nelson
Clarence Knutson
Wm. V. Hoffman
Sub-total
STREET BEN-REEULAB
Philip Bailey
Pete Dalgren-
Matt Merfeld
John Tracy
Harry Jonas
Arthur Jens en
Ronald Po Port
Sub4 Ot al
STREET MEN-HOURLY
Charles Johon
I
Jacob Shmak
C .We Carderelle
'Merrill Garner
Jack Merf eld
Donald H, Rogers
George F, King
Paul W, Agnelo
Donald Pf eif f er
Sub-total
WATER DEFT,
Ben Woehler
Sam Roberts
Kermit C, Knutson
Sub-t otal
TOTAL PAYROLL
TILLAGE OF EENA
PAYROLL
JULY 16 to JULY 31.1944
..
TOTAL WITH. RETIREr HOSP. NET
EARNINGS TAX DEDUCT. DEDUCT, PAY CUD! NO.
$255.62 33.30 10.22 le 50 210.60 u50
112.48 15140 4e50 075 91. 83 =51 n52 76 . 69 -0- 3.07 1.50 72 12 63 91 6.80 2.56 e75 m.n u53 -~ ._ 98.42 l3.W 3 194 -0- 81.48 ll54 607,12 68.50 24.29 4.50 509 83
1155 127 . 81 9.70 5.11 2.25 110m75 u56
127.81 13.60 5 e11 -0- 109 10
106.34 3.4.30 4.25 -0- 87 . 79 ll57
361.96 37.60 3.4.47 2.25 307.64
109 92 6.80 4.40 le50 97.22 11.58
102.25 5.70 4.09 1.50 90.96 1159 109.92 U.70 4.40 1.50 89.32 ll60
104 . 81 6.10 4.19 1.50 ??:B 1093 92 6.80 . 4.40 1.50 124 . 23 17 . 80 - .35 105 . 68 1163
661.05 57.90. 21,48 8.25 573 042
122.70 5m 4.91 -0- 112.79 1164 109.92 loo70 4.40 1.59 93 632 1165
112.48 7 040 4, 50 1.50 99 08 1166 99.69 -0- 3.99 1-50 94 20 * i3.67 99 e 69 5 010 3 099 1.50 89 . 10 1168
99.69 .1.10 3.99 1.50 93 10 1169
99 . 69 -0- 3.99 1650 94 20 ll70 743.86 29430 29 * 77 9.00 675.79
103 07
90.39 uO.43 96.00 96 0 00 86.40
57 60 86 e40
5.70 7.60
12.60
12.60
10 . 90
7.10
5.80
10 90
4.12 1.50 3.62 -0-
4.42 -0-
-0- 4.00
-0-
-0-
-0-
40 70 3 e10 -0- 37 . 60 1179 766e99 76.30 12.16 5.50 673.03 ,
166616 16.60 6.65 1.50 l-41.41 ll80 109 e 92 6.80 4.40 1.50 97.22 1181
%no V. Hoffman claim NO. 5044
Midland National Bank 1183
Minn. Hosp.Serv,Assoc. 1184 (Withholding Taxes)
State Treas . Julius A.Schma1 ll87
(Retirement Deductions)
Village of E;dina
(Uniform Deduction-Police) 1186
First Edina State Bank
(%ansf er of Funds 5043
Hotion by WiUson, for adjournment,
$10.00
608 . 10
34.75 237 e 60
18.00
3,940 22
was seconded by Hawthorne, and carried.