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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_72Nov9~~ MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA NOVEhIDER 9, 1972 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights Village Council was called to order by Mayor ~`arkentien a.t 7 : 3ta P .M . PRESENT: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Stone, and Councilwoman Stocker. Also present were Clerk-Ad- ministrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg and Attorney Kenefick. ABSENT : None. Minutes: Motion by Councilman Stone, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, to approved the minutes of the meeting of October 26, 1972, as corrected. Variance Request Councilman Black introduced the following resolution by Arden Hills and moved its adoption: Investment Co., 1830 W. Larpen- RESOLUTION # 72-43 tear A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR A HIDE YARD SET BACK OF FIVE FEET FOR GARAGES AND PARKING SPACE AT 1830 W. LARPENTEUR An application submitted by the Arden Hi11s Imrestment Compan4y, for a variance authorizing a side yard set back of five feet for garages and parking space in the pro- posed multiple dwelling at 1830 W. Larpenteur Avenue. The above resolution was seconded by Councilman Ecklund, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof; Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund and Councilwoman Stocker. Councilman Stone abstained, Whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Conditional Use Councilman Black introduced the following resolution Request by Arden and moved its adoption: Hills Investment Co., 1830 W. RESOLUTION # 72-la.l~ Larpenteur: RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR A CON- DITIONAL USE,_FOR A MULTIPLE DWELLING AT 1830 W. LARPENTEUR To approve an application for a conditional use by the Arden Hi11s Investment Company, for a multiple dwelling at 1830 W. Larpenteur Avenue, subject to the Village Engineers approval of surface drainage and elevation levels for the site. It was also added that any additional expenses incurred by the Village Engineer, will be com- pensated for by the Arden Hi11s Investment Company. The above resolution was seconded by Councilman Ecklund, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted aye: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund and +~ 9 ~ Councilwoman Stocker, and the following voted nay: Councilman Stone, Whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Engineer's Letter Councilman Black moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, of 11/2/72: that the Village Engineer's letter of November 2, 1972, in reference to the proposed apartments at 1830 W. Lar- penteur Avenue,be provided to the Building Inspector, and that the Engineer contact the Building Inspector on arty future developments in the apartment plan. Motion carried. Conditional Use An application for a conditional use permit by Daniel Pezmit Request Nordell, 1lt30 W. Iowa, to erect a 60 foot radio tower in by Daniel Nordell his yard at the above address, was discussed in detail. 1l~30 W. Iowa: Several of his neighbors were also present to discuss their opinions of this tower. Arthur Anderson, 11122 W. Iowa, stated that he believes that it would be worthwhile and has no objection to it. Will Keene, 1.138 W. Iowa, also stated that he has no objection to building this tower. Roger A. Lewis, 11123 W. Iowa, related he was concerned about the appearance of the tower in the neighborhood. Arthur P. Majarus, 111.27 W. Iowa, said he was concerned about television interference. Willard D. Johnson, 11;12 W. Iowa, is worried about a nuisance factor, and the possibility of interference on his television. He also thinks the tower will be an eyesore. Jack E. Lystad, 1.la.17 W. Iowa, is opposed because of pos- sible television interference, and also had an objection to the appearance of the tower. Lloyd and Marie Horton, l<~22 W. Iowa, were opposed be- cause they live next door to Nordell's and were afraid that the tower would hang over the lot lines. They were also worried about television interference and the fact that it would be an eyesore to the neighborhood. There were also t~uro letters submitted to the Council by Gretel and Wi11 Keene, 11138 W. Iowa, and David A. Anderson, 1512 W. Idaho, explaining that they have no objections to the construction of the tower. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to deny the request for a conditional use permit. Motion carried. Roseville Summer Mr. Bob Wanner from the St. Paul Association for Retarded Day Camp: Children, and Mrs. Douglas Pote, 11117 W. Idaho, were present to give information and answer questions on the request 9'7 from the St. Paul Association for Retarded Children, for an appropriation for the Roseville Summer Day Camp, of $150.00. Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilwoman Stocker, that the Council appropriate only $75.00, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmen Black, Ecklund and Councilwoman Stocker, and the following voted against appropriating only $75.00: Mayor Warkentien, and the following voted against appropriating an~r money to the camp: Councilman Stone. Motion passed on a 3 to 2 vote. Snowplowing Councilwoman Stocker introduced the following resolution Contract: and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION # 72-l~5 THE CLERK-ADMINISTRATOR IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH JAMES N. NOEL FOR THE 1972-1973 WINTER SNOWPLOWING SEASON James N. Hoel, 1266 Garden Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, is hereby authorized to do the snowplowing in the Village of Falcon Heights at the rate of $15.00 per hour for the 1972-1973 winter season, as per contract on file with the Clerk-Administrator. Division of Councilman Stone introduced the following resolution and Assessments: moved its adoption: RESOLUTION # 72-~.6 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DIVISION OF ASSESSMENTS The above resolution for the division of assessments for the property at 1819 Hamline Avenue, for storm sewer and water improvement, was seconded by Councilman Ecklund, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Stone, and Councilwoman Stoeker, Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Request of Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black, that Henry Dachtera: Henry Dachtera's request for the use of the Village Hall for a meeting of the Captains of the Professional Rescue Instructors of Minnesota, be approved, and that they clean up the Hall after the meeting in lieu of a fee. Motion carried. Lido's On-Sale The request of John Labelestra of Lido's Cafe, for an Liquor License application for an On-Sale Liquor License, was discussed Request: and no action could be taken on his request under Minnesota Statues, because the Village of Falcon Heights does have Off-Sale Liquor. X98 Election Judges: Councilman Stone moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to approve the election fudges for the Village Election of December 5, 1972. Motion carried. Human Rights Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilwoman Stocker, Commission - Dues: to authorize the expenditure of $10.00 for dues of the Falcon Heights Human flights Commission for membership in the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission for the year 1972-1973. Motion carried. Liquor Store Councilwoman Stocker introduced the following resolution Carpeting: and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION # 72 -!~ 7 THE CLERK-ADMINISTRATOR IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE 256 SQUARE YARDS OF TOLEDO, ENAMEL RED, T2101 OZITE CARPETING FRAM ST. PAUL PACKAGED FURNITURE AND CARPET AT A COST OF $2,12lt.80, FOR THE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE Councilman Black seconded the motion, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund and Council- woman Stocker. Councilman Stone abstained. The motion carried. Liquor Store Mayor Warkentien introduced the following resolution and Sign: moved its adoption: RESOLUTION # 72-l~8 A RESOLUTION AUT~RIZING MORT HUGER TO INSTALL AN EMBOSSED SIGN FOR THE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE AT A COST OF $~1l~.00 Councilman Black seconded the foregoing resolution, and Clerk- Administrator Barnes was authorized to contact Mr. Huber, 3771-North Dunlap, to install an embossed sign at the Municipal Liquor Store at a cost of $!~ll~.00, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Warkentien, Councilman Black, and Councilwoman Stocker, and the following voted against: Councilmen Ecklund and Ston®, Whereupon the motion passed on a 3 to 2 vote. Liquor Store Mayor Warkentien introduced the following resolution and Landscaping Plans: moved its adoption: RESOLUTION # 72-1~9 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE, PREPARED BY SEEFERT~S NURSERY Councilman Black seconded the foregoing resolution approving ~y. 9 9 the liquor store landscaping plantings, at a cost of $919.30. Motion carried. Municipal Liquor Councilman Black introduced the following resolution and Store Change moved its adoption: Order #1: RESOLUTION # 72-50 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE CHANGE ORDER #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1,628`.00 (Deduct) Mayor Warkentien seconded the foregoing resolution approving change order #1 submitted by Antler Corporation for the following proposals: (1) Extra foundation work required as a result of unknown cesspools which required field changes to footings of new east wing. Add $172.00 (2) Extra foundation work required at corners of existing old building due to deteriorating mortar and con- crete block (time and material not to exceet3) add $200.00 (3) Omit carpeting from contract. Deduct $2,000.00 Motion was carried. Falcon Heights Donald Drach and James Duffy were present at the meeting Youth Hockey to personally thank the Council for appropriating $500.00 Association: to the Youth Hockey Association. A letter was also read by Mayor Warkentien in which the Hockey Association ex- plained in detail how the teams have been set up for the .season. Falcon Woods Councilman Ecklund moved that the Clerk-Administrator be Hockey Rink authorized to contact a compat~y on readjusting the lights Light Maintenance: around the hockey rinks at Falcon Woods, and the possibility of putting guy wires on them to straighten the poles out. Mayor Warkentien seconded the motion. Motion carried. Maple Kno11 Engineer Lemberg reported on a parking problem in Maple Parking Problem: Kno11 Drive. No action was taken on the report, but the suggestion was made that parking on the street should be watched. Maintenance Bids for the Maintenance Garage Addition were opened at Garage Bids: 2:00 P.M., November 9, 1972, at the Village Hall by Clerk-Administrator Barnes and Engineer Lemberg, and tab- ulated as follows: GENERAL BASE BID ALT. #1 ALT. #2 Robert 0. Westland $21,l~81.00 $2,088.00 $2,780. B & E Enterprises 25,320.00 2,300.00 2,350.00 Olson Concrete Co. 23,650.00 2,665.00 3,655.00 Meisinger Construction Co. 28,100.00 2,100.00 2,200.00 Antler Corporation 25,,~00 .00 2,OOO.OG 2,600.00 Gladstone Improvement Co. 19,b97.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 10~ Lee Richert P1bg, & Htg. Axel Newman Htg, & P1bg. Healy Mechanical Con. Equipment Supply Inc. Kolar and Company MECHANICAL BASE BID $5,785.00 82,000.00 7,200.00 6,795.00 6, It00.00 ALT. #1 ALT. #2 ELECTRICAL J. J. Moore Electric Co. 2,850.00 Claude M. Anderson Electric 3,165.04 Aladdin Electric 3,07Ix.00 Hunt Electric 2,290.00 Hillcrest Electric 3,].1x5.00 Councilman. Stone introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION # 72-51 1 RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE MAINTENANCE GARAGE FACILITIES TO GLADSTONE IMPROVIIrIENT CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,697.00, GENERAL; LEE RICHERT PLUMBING AND HEATING IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,785.00, MECHANICAL; AND THE ELECTRICAL TO HUNT ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,290.00, AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CLERK-A]~+SINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTKACTS ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE Councilman Ecklund seconded the foregoing resolution, motion unanimously carried. 1 Fire Report: Fire reports numbers 1x5 and 1x6 were noted. Sheriff Report: The Sheriff's report was noted. Payroll: Councilman Ecklund moved that the payroll for November 9, 1972, in the amount of $1,931t.81t, be approved. Council- man Black seconded the motion. Motion carried. General Disbursements: Councilman Stone moved, seconded by Councilwoman Stocker, that the general disbursements for the period ending November 10, 1972, in the amount of $26,890.68, be approved. Motion carried. Liquor Store Councilwoman Stocker moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, Disbursements: that the liquor store disbursements for the period ending November Z0, 1972, in the amount of $11x.7.50, be approved. Motion carried. Hamline & Hoyt Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Stone, that Service Station: the corporate license applied for by the Hamline and Hoyt Service Station be approved. Motion carried. Ramsey County Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Stone, that League of Clerk-Administrator Barnes write a letter to the Ramsey Municipalities: County League of Municipalities, indicating the Council's 1a1 opposition to the League's letter of October 26, 1972, in which they outline several changes in the Justice of the Peace System now used in the Village. On a vote taken thereon, the following voted in favor: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Stone, and Council- , woman Stocker, and the following voted against: Council- man Ecklund, Whereupon the motion was declared passed on a 1t to 1 vote. Adjournment: Councilwoman Stocker moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to adjourn the meeting at 1:10 A.M. Motion ried. WILLI S C . A. WAGRKE~NTIEN, Mayor Attest: ~Dewa.n B. Barnes, Clerk-Ac~ninistrator A ular meeting - November 9, 1972