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132 Schmelz Nilsen moved that the Hearin- be continued until 9:30, June 15th. B:ezoning Seconded by Shavor a.nd c~~rried, Falcon Heights Treasurer Wm. E. Olsen reported T!!r. Sanford of the Falcon Heip_hts State Bank State Bank called and told him they would like to reinvest the Securities securities they are holding to guarantee the Falcon Heights Bank Account in something that would pay them a greater return and the Deputy Clerk was instructed to get the receipt out of the Safety Deposit Box and give it to ?~Zr. Sanford. The guaran- tee will remain the same. Streets Graham reported on Bonestroo's letter regard~:ng~-. some settling of streets over sewer lines. Graham will check further with Bonestroo. Hermes' Nilsen reported on developments and Attorney Graham said it was Business his opinion that it was a private matter between the owners of Block the business property and the residents. It does not involve the Council. Vacation alley At this point, mayor Nilsen recessed the regular meeting to Johnson Peti- hold a special hearing on the vacation of the 20' platted alley tion which runs from Pascal to Holton approximately 125' north of Larpenteur, as petitioned by Norman L. Johnson and others. R4ayor Nilsen read notices as published and posted, Norman John- Besides the original petitioners, I have gotten the names of son. various neighbors up and down the street in support of the vacation. He submitted a paper reading as follows: "6"+e the undersigned are in favor of closing the alley between Holton and Pascal Rvenues as the alley is of no consequent need; Paper was signed by lit residents. At the time the alley was designa±ed in the original plat, it was thought the area would be semi-commercial. It didn't develop that way. It is entirely residential. The petition for vacation has been signed by 100% of the abutting property owners. The alley isn't suitable for vehicular traffic. Vdhen it is muddy, cars get stuck in there. A Tr;lephone Truck kept us awake half of one night trying to get out. Coppini This matter has come up before. It is a sore spot, and, in my opinion, should never have been used as a thoroughfare. The Village has not spent any money on it. Nilsen The Village doesn't keep up any alleys until they have first been brought up to specifications by the adjoining property ovmers. Shavor I think we should put posts in there. Johnson I was told that could not be done. Therefore, I favor the only other alternative - vacation. Shavor If it were blocked off to motor traffic, would you take care of it then? Johnson Do you mean 3ust put posts across it? I think there might be a legal responsibility in case of accident.