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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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