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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_68Jan25REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 1968 1 1 2665 The regular meeting was called to-order at 7:00 P.M, with-the following members presents Mayor Warkentien, Clerk Strandquist, Councilmen Black, Stone and Ecklund. Also present were Treasurer Olsen, Attorney Kyle, and Engineer Lemberg. Representing the League of Women Voters was Mrs. Betty Irish. Thomas Reiff from Alexander Ramsey and Paul Stocker from Anoka Ramsey Junior College were there to observe. Stone moved, Strandquist seconded that the minutes of the meeting of January 11,1968 be approved. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion was carried. Correspondence: University of Minnesota - Skating Rink Agreement: Clerk Strandquist read letter from the University of Minnesota regarding skating rink agreement. Ken Quarn, village maintenance man, stated that the rink basewas not evened properly. Later in the meeting a motion was made by Councilman Black and seconded by Councilman Stone that the Mayor and Village Clerk be authorized to sign agreement for the maintenance of the skating rink in the University Grove Area. Motion was carried unanimously. Ramsey County Clerk Strandquist read letter from Ramsey County League of League of Municipalities asking that a representative Municipalities: be appointed to serve on a committee for the development of a plan for parks and recreation in Ramsey County. The matter was tabled. Tree Removal Clerk Strandquist read letter from Dr. William K. Schultz; 1630 Hollywood 1630 Hollywood Court, regarding two trees vest of his Courts property which are rotted and should be removed. The Kelm Tree Service has estimated $375.00 for doing the work. N. S. P. Company will pay one-half and Dr. Schultz requests that Village pay the balance. It was moved by Councilman Black and seconded by Clerk Strandquist that Engineer Lemberg determine exact location of trees, and if on Village property, secure additional estimates for their removal. Motion carried unanimously. Sewer Service A representative of Webster Company defended bill of Repair - 1770 No. ~t~19.79 for sewer repair work at 1770 No. Pascal Street. Pascal Street: After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stone and seconded by Councilman Black that the Village pay X200 of the cost. The motion was amended to include the statement that payment be made jointly to contractor and land owner. The amended motion carried unanimously. Arthur Jorgenson - Arthur Jorgenson inquired into the possibility of Zoning question: getting permission to erect multiple dwellings on the property south of 1711 North Albert. He was advised to apply by letter giving full specifications, also that he get viewpoint of neighbors. A duplex on each lot would be permissible without further action. Apartment Building Mr. Jorgenson also inquired about erecting an 18 unit Larpenteur Avenue apartment building on property on Larpenteur, east of East of Fairview: Fairview, approximately 107 feet wide and 250 feet deep. Councilman Black suggested that the property be surveyed 2666 and then the matter should be discussed with khgineer Lemberg who would then submit it to the Planning Commission. Dr. C. C. Wood - Parking Clerk Strandquist read a letter from Dr. C. C. Wood, Violation Fine: 828 Lowry Medical Arts Building, who was fined X5.00 for a parking violation at Embers Restaurant. Another X7..00 was added because of failure to pay on ti.~e. Dr. Wood thinks the X1.00 penalty should be returned because there was no summons on his car. It was decided to refer the matter to the Justice of the Peace. Amendment to Sewer Permit As a result of Mr. DeBernardi's problem, the Village Ordinance Possibles Attorney will check on a possible amendment to the ordinance relative to sewer permits. Attack on Dog Owned by Clerk Strandquist read a letter from F. W. Manke, F. W. Manke, 1l~64 West 11~6?~ West Idaho Avenue, relative to the fatal attack Idaho: on their poodle by two dogs owned by R. J. Boemer, 1105 West Montana, St. Paul. Councilman Stone moved shat a letter be written to Mr. Boemer by Village Attorney informing Mr. Boemer that the Village has an ordinance prohibiting dogs from running at large. Motion was seconded by Councilman Black and carried unanimously. Highway Department Clerk Strandquist read letters from the State of Street Allotments: Minnesota Highway Department containing notification of annual street allotments. Removal of lights from Councilman Ecklund moved that the N. S. P. Company be Arona and Larpenteur requested to remove the two overhead fluorescent avenue: lights from the NPl corner and the SV~ corner of inter- section of Arona and Larpenteur. They have been replaced. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and carried. Illumination of light at Roselawn and Snelling Clerk Strandquist read letter from N. S. P. Company Light divided equally giving rate for the light at Roselawn and Snelling with Roseville: as X6.00 per month. That cost is to be divided equally with Roseville and Falcon Heights is to send statement to Roseville once a year for same. New Street Light at Notification was also received from N. S. P. Company Sheldon and Roselavm: that a 7000 lumen overhead mercury vapor street light was installed January 1, 1968 at Sheldon and Roselawn avenue. Vacant Shell Oil Station Motion was made by Councilman Black and seconded by -Larpenteur and Albert: Councilman Ecklund that the Village Clerk write to the She11 0i1 Company notifying them of the condition of the vacant station at Larpenteur and Albert and reques that the premises be cleaned up and outside fixtures removed. Motion was carried unanimously. Meeting date Changeda Clerk Strandquist moved that the regular February 22 meeting be held on February 21 at 7:00 P.M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Black and carried unanimously. 2667 Falcon Heights Engineer Lemberg stated that the Falcon Heights State Bank - Parking Bank has requested permission to apply to post limited Limitation Signs: parking signs in front of the bank. It was moved by Councilman Ecklund and seconded by Councilman Black to refer the matter to the Village Attorney and take it up at the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Tree Removal Engineer Lemberg reported that the tree at Isaksen 1582 Hollywood residence, 1582 Hollywood Court extends 1~ feet onto Court: boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Stone and seconded by Clerk Strandquist that the tree be removed. Motion was carried. Tree on Smith A tree owned by Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Smith, 1l~36 West Property - ~ Roselawn, obstructs vision at intersection. Engineer 1.36 w. Roselawns Lemberg will check to see if the tree is on the boulevard or private property and will stake a location for a proposed smaller tree of similar type. Application for Application has been received from Leroy Signs, Inc. Sign Permit - to erect a billboard. 14 feet high and 50 feet wide Embers Restaurant: mounted ll feet above grade at fibers Restaurant, 1700 North Snelling Avenue. Engineer Lemberg will review application. Application for Councilman Black introduced the following resolution: Variance - and moved its adoptions Sheldon Street WHEREAS, William E. Olson has made an application at Ruggles for variance and filed the same with the Zoning Admin- istrator for the Village of Falcon Heights along with the fee of $65.00, and WHEREAS, the matter has been referred to the Planning Commission for the Village of Falcon Heights, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the Village of Falcon Heights has recommended that said application be granted, NGW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Council of the Village of Falcon Heights grants the variancE application made by William E. Olson on January 16, 1968 for permission to allow a side-yard set back of twenty and one-half feet from the side lot line along Ruggles Street, to the outside wall of the garage as shown on the variance application. Motion was duly seconded by Councilman Stone and upon a vote being taken, motion was unanimously carried. Fire Department Reports on two fires submitted by Fire Department were Reports read. Council Assignments New Council assignments were made by Mayor Warkentien. 1968a The question of deputizing Kenneth Quarn to enable him Deputizing of to tag 'snowbirds was discussed. Councilman Ecklund Kenneth Quarns will investigate. Bills Clerk Strandquist moved, seconded by Councilman Stone that the following bills be paid. Ayers IKarkentien, Strandquist Black, Ecklund and Stone. Nays: None. 2668 Billst Motion was carried. Salaries last 1/2 January including Councilmen X1,779.08 Richard N. Alquist - plumbing inspections 74.l~0 Baden's Pure Oil - gas, oil, etc. December 56.13 Blomberg Pharmacy - first aid kits for playgrounds 7.30 Krause~s Bakery -refreshments for RCLM meeting l~.07 W. L. Neihart - repair sewer 198.95 Mike McPhillips -sweep streets -fall 1967 179.50 Ramsey County Treasurer -street lighting - sanding and snow removal 81..83 City of Saint Paul - sewer rental quarter ending 12/31/b7 9,198.03 Briggs and Morgan -legal -December 380.00 Ramsey County Treasurer - balance of law enforceme nt services for Oct., Nov., and Dec. 1967 150.99 Commissi over of Taxation State Withholding due 89.20 Internal Revenue Service -Federal Withholding due 331.L~5 Adjournments Upon motion, the meeting was adjourned at lOsl~O P.M. _-- Signeds e '_ approved s ~-4c ~ -u, ~-~, Mayor 1