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FALCOAI HEIGI-iTS, MINNESOTA
.NLY 26, 1973
A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights Village Council, was called to order by
Mayor Warkentien at 8:00 P.M.
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and Stone, and PRESENT
Councilwoman Stocker. Councilman Ecklund arrived
at 8:55 P.M. Also present were Clerk-Administrator
Barnes, Engineer Lemberg, and Attorney Kenefick.
None . ABSENT
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Stone, MINUTES
to approve the minutes of the meeting of July l2, 1973,
as corrected. Motion carried.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilwoman Stocker, GASOLINE - FILLING STATION
to approve the following Gasoline - Filling Station LICENSE RENEWALS
License renewals for the period of July 1, 1973 to June
30, 1974:
Fill-Up Inc., 1693 N. Snelling
Garnet's Standard Service, 1691 N. Snelling
Motion unanimously carried.
The request for a variance by Marvin Flodin for the VARIANCE - 1466 W. LARPENTEUR
construction of a six car garage at 1166 W. Larpenteur
Avenue, was continued until the next meeting, due to the
fact that the Planning Commission did not have a quorum
present at its meeting of July 25, 1973.
Councilman Stone moved, seconded by Councilwoman Stocker, REMOVAL OF A TREE AT
to authorize Clerk-Administrator Barnes to contact Dr. 1777 ARONA AVENiTE
Hard, Village Horticulturist, to arrange for the re-
moval of a tree at 1777 Arona Avenue. Motion carried.
The Larpenteur Avenue Study report by Midwest Planning MIDWEST PLANNING & RESEARCH
and Research, Inc., was noted and discussed. The Council REPORT
stated they would like more specific data and recommen-
dations from Midwest Planning and would like the con-
tract completed through item 3A by the meeting of August
9, 1973.
Councilman Stone stated there will be a contract cost RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S
increase by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department next CONTRACT COST INCREASE
year. Clerk-Administrator Barnes was directed to contact
Captain Spencer of the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department
and ask him to appear at the next Council meeting to
discuss this cost increase.
Clerk-Administrator Barnes was directed to write a letter POLICING CONTRACT OFFERED
to the Lauderdale Village Council requesting they meet TO LAUDERDALE
with the Village of Falcon Heights at an informal meeting
to discuss the policing proposal offered to Lauderdale
by the Village of Falcon Heights.
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Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, MANDO PHOTO BUILDING PERMIT
that the application for a building permit by Mando
Photo, 1790 W. Larpenteur Avenue, for a permit to con-
struct a garage addition, be app roved and referred to
the building inspector. Motion carried.
A letter written by Councilwoman Stocker, to Mrs. Loanne
Thrane, University of Minnesota Regent, was noted and
app roved.
Councilman Ecklund introduced the following Resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 73-20
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A RESOLUTION) AUTHORIZING THE FALCON HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE : 1~, 2~, and 1t INCH FIRE
HOSE, TWO 1~ INCH NOZZLES, TWO 2~ INCH AUTOMATIC
NOZZLES, ONE 150 FOOT ELECTRIC CORD WITH REEL, ONE
10 FOOT FOLDING ATTIC LADDER, ONE 1~t FOOT FOLDING
ROOF LADDER WITH FOLDING HOOKS, AND CONTRACTUAL
CHANGES ON THE FIRE CHIEF BODY, AMOUNTING TO $300.00,
MAKING A TOTAL COST OF $1~,31~8.00
Councilman Stone seconded the foregoing Resolution, and
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black,
Ecklund and Stone, and Councilwoman Stocker, and the
following voted against the same: None. Motion carried.
LETTER TO REGENT REGARDING
COMMUNITY PARK PROPERTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT PURCHASES
Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilman Stone, VOLUNTEER FIREMAN APPLICATIONS
to approve the applications for volunteer fireman sub-
mitted by Craig Dachtera, John Luey and Michael Clarkin,
subject to a physical and six months probation. Motion
carried.
Councilman Ecklund stated that the fire department will
be needing added equipment for the new firemen, and also
stated that they are in need of a new hose dryer.
Councilman Ecklund moved that the following streets
be posted as no parking on a designated side of the
street for reasons of safety and public health, during
the State Fair, August 21~ through September 3, 1973•
The streets to be posted are: No parking on the west
side of Arona between Larpenteur and Hoyt; the north
side of Hoyt from Hamline to Snelling Drive; the north
side of California, Idaho and Iowa between Snelling
Drive and Pascal; east side of Fry between Larpenteur
and Garden; west side of St. Mary's; south side of
Maple Kno11, south side of Garden between Snelling and
Fry. Motion was withdrawn for lack of a second.
Engineer Lemberg presented the proposed plans of project
# P-0308, for the reconstruction of Cleveland Avenue,
north on Como Avenue, which is a joint project of Ramsey
County and the City of St. Paul. The plans include
improvement of curbs and sidewalks, protection for th e
existing trees along Cleveland, installation of catch
basins and reconstruction of the street surface. He
FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT
POSTING NO PARKING SIGNS
DURING FAIR TIME
CLEVELAND AVErNE RECON-
STRUCTION
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also stated that the County and the City of St. Paul
are requesting the approval of these plans by the
Village of Falcon Heights.
Councilman Ecklund introduced the following Resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 73-21
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS FOR THE PROPOSED RE-
CONSTRUCTION OF CLEVELAND AVENUE, NORTH ON COMO
Councilman Black seconded the foregoing Resolution, and
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black,
Ecklund and Stone, and Councilwoman Stocker, and the
following voted against the same: None: Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING
CLEVELAND AVENUE
RECONSTRUCTION
A request for payment for damages done to two sleeping LIQUOR STORE PARKING LOT
bags and a hunting suit by water running off the CLAIM FOR PAYMENT BY
Municipal Liquor Store parking lot, by the Richard R. BROWN, 15.6 CRAWFORD
Brown's, 15116 Crawford, was read and tabled until the
meeting of August 9, 1973, in order to allow the
Attorney to check into the matter.
Engineer Lemberg stated that he had previously checked
into the matter and that the only thing done to the
parking lot was that a matting of black top was put
over the gravel. Engineer Lemberg was directed to
make an elevation survey on this property and report
back to the Council on August 9, 1973•
Attorney Kenefick stated that the Northern States Power
Company has not been able to meet the 60% participation
in the Metro Rate Authority contract as of this date.
The expiration date for the adoption of this contract is
July 31, 1973• Unless it is deemed to extend this date
an additional period of time, the authority will be
dissolved.
Attorney Kenefick stated that he was checking with the
Village of North Oaks regarding the issuance of a
liquor license in that Village pertaining to the Split
Liquor Bi11.
METRO RATE AUTHORITY
SPLIT LIQUOR BILL
Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilwoman Stocker, LETTER TO COUNTY COMMISSIONER
to direct Clerk-Administrator Barnes to write a letter-: RE: COUNTY HEALTH
to Delores Knaak, Ramsey County Commissioner, commending
her on her letter of July 19, 1973, outlining her ob-
jections to the County Health Department, which letter
is filed in the Clerk's office. Motion carried.
Clerk Administrator Barnes stated that Steven A. Nelson CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES
has submitted a quote to him for the proposed codification
of the ordinances. Further action on this matter was
tabled until a later date.
Fire reports numbers 28, 29, 30 and 31 were noted. FIRE REPORTS
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The Sheriffs report for June was noted, as was the SHERIFF'S REPORT
Sheriff f s annual report for 1972.
Councilman Stone moved, seconded by Councilman Black, GENERAL PAYROLL
to approve the general payroll for the second half of
July, 1973, in the amount of $3,209.0. Motion carried.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, GENERAL DISBURSEMENTS
to approve the general disbursements for the second half
of July, 1973, in the amount of $37,122.30. Motion car-
ried.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, LIQUOR PAYROLL
to approve the liquor payroll for the second half of
July, 1973, in the amount of $1,276.30. Motion carried.
Councilman Stone moved, seconded by Councilwoman Stocker, LIQUOR DISBURSEMENTS
to approve the liquor disbursements for the second half
of July, 1973, in the amount of $9,753.30. Motion car-
ried.
Councilman Stone moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to LIQUOR SINKING FUND
approve the liquor sinking funds for the second half of
July, 1973, in the amount of $5,902.50. Motion carried.
Councilwoman Stocker moved, seconded by Councilor an Black, ADJOURNMENT
to adjourn the meeting at 11:33 P.M. Motion carried.
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WILLIS C. A. WARKEAITIEN, Mayor
Attest
ewan B. Barnes, Clerk-Administrator
Regular meeting of July 26, 1973