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REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 26, 1968
Regular meeting of December 26, 1968 was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with the
following members present: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Stone and Ecklund,
and Clerk Strandquist. Also Present were: Treasurer Olsen and Attorney Seed.
Minutes: Stone moved, seconded by Ecklund that the minutes of
the meeting of December 12, 1968 be approved as corrected.
Ayes: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Check #4598 to Clerk Strandquist advised that he was of the opinion that
Midway Typewriter: the adding machine in the Clerk's Office was under a guarantee;
however, Midway Typewriter Exchange sent the Village a bill
for its repair. Strandquist will check into the matter.
Tree Inspection: C. Gustav Hard, Tree Consultant, advised the Council by
informal not that due to the low evidence of tree disease,
no spray program would be warranted at this time.
Licenses:
Webster Co., Inc. Ecklund moved, seconded by Black that the application for a
for Sewer Installer Sewer Installer's License from Webster Co., Inc., 845 Edgerton,
License: be approved. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Harris Plbg & Htg Black moved, seconded by Stone that the application for a
for Master Gas Master Gas Installer's License from Harris Plumbing and Heating
Installer License: Company, 2296 Territorial Road be approved. Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Wick and Young for Ecklund moved, Strandquist seconded that the request from
Christmas Trees: Wick and Young for a Christmas Tree License in the State
Fairgrounds be approved. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Mot ion carriec
Fire Department: Fire Reports #763 and 764 were read by Ecklund.
Variance from Sussel The application was referred to the Planning Commission
Co. for 1438 W. Iowa: at the meeting of December 12, 1968. The Planning Commission
advised, in their report of December 21, 1968:
"The Planning Commission recommends that variance be granted
to reduce rearyard setback to 2 feet and sideyard to 2 feet
as long as this garage will not extend closer to rear or
side lines than existing."
Black and Stone went to view the particular area with a
representative from Sussel Company. Upon their return,
Black moved, seconded by Stone that the following resolution
'~ be adopted:
WHEREAS, Sussel Company on behalf of Thomas Keene
has made an application for a variance permit to construct
a double garage on property located at 1438 W. Iowa
which property is zoned R-l, with a sideyard setback of
two feet and no rearyard setback, and
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WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of
Falcon Heights referred said request for a variance
permit to the Planning Commission of the Village of
Falcon Heights, and said Planning Commission recommended
approval of said variance permit by a report dated
December 21, 1968, a copy of which report is on file in
the office of the Village Clerk and made a part hereof
by reference, and -
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of
Falcon. Heights has reviewed the request for said
variance permit, and has reviewed the report of the
Planning Commission,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Falcon Heights
Village Council that.
1. There are practical difficulties and particular
hardshipsin carrying out the strict letter of the regulations
of this ordinance.
2. The proposed variance is keeping with the character
and development of the immediate neighborhood.
3. The granting of the request for a variance is
necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right ofthe applicant .
1r.. The granting of the proposed variance will not
impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property,
unreasonably increase the congestion in the public street,
increase the danger of fire, endanger the public safety,
unreasonably diminish or impair the established property
values in the surrounding area, or in any other way impair
health, safety, comforts, morals or iri ar~y other respect be
contrary to the intent of ordinance No. 6l~, as amended,
or the comprehensive plan of the Village.
5. The Village Clerk and Village Zoning Administrator
are hereby empowered to issue said variance permit, provided
that the rear wall of the proposed garage be no more than
two feet further south of the rear wall of the existing gage
currently located on the premises.
Ayes: A11. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Increased Insurance Black moved, Stone seconded, that the minutes show that the
Coverage for Warming Keller Agency has been asked to increase the fire insurance
House on Roselawn: from $500 to $1,500 on the warming house on Roselawn and
Cleveland. Ayes: All, Nays: None. Motion carried.
The Village will reimburse the Falcon Woods Playground
Association in the amount of $100 toward the cost of this
warming house which was built from donated labor.
Workmen's Compensation Black will look into the cost of Workmen's Compensation
Insurance: Insurance for the Mayor, Council and Clerk.
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Term-Life Black moved, Stone seconded that the Clerk contact
Insurance: Vincent Schadegg for quote on $2,000 TermLife Insurance
policies for Maureen McMullen,-Deputy Clerk, and Kenneth Qua.rn,
Maintenance Man, to be effective January 1, 1969. Ayes: All.
Report from Nays: None. Motion carried.
Councilman Black on
Tennis Courts at Saturday, Dec~nber 1l~, 1968, the following people met in
Falcon Heights connection with a development site for tennis courts on the
Elementary School: school grounds:
Lloyd C. Neilsen - Superintendent of School District 623
Morris Nicholson - Member of School Boaxd
Billie Foreman - Chairman of Falcon Heights Recreation Committee
North Cornforth - Principal of Falcon Heights Elementary School
William Black and Brad Lemberg
The possibility of obtaining and leasing a site on the
Falcon Heights Elementary School playground for the purpose
of a double tennis court, at Village expense, was discussed
in great detail. Detailed plans which had been prepared by
the Engineer were submitted and discussed and explained to
the various people present at the meeting.
It was pointed out by the Superintendent of School District
623 as well as the Principal that it would be extremely
difficult to justify a tennis court on elementary school
property until plans could be drawn showing a distinct
benefit to aid students who attend the school. Along these
lines there was discussion regarding the use of the courts
for school recreational purposes, including the possible
installation of basketball back-boards adjacent to the surfaced
tennis court area. This would provide more recreational
possibilities for elementary students.
The Superintendent stated that the total land area available
at the Falcon Heights Elementary School is not excessive,
considering the present enrollment ofthe school, and there is
some indication that this might increase. He indicated trends
in various other 'close-in'~ school in other metropolitan areas.
There the trend has been for these so called ~tclose-in'~
communities to remain rather stable for a while, which is
followed by older people moving out and younger families
moving into the area, which the Superintendent feels might
happen in this school.
The Village Engineer has agreed to draw up further plans
which will attempt to embody the suggestions that we received
at this meeting from the officials of the school. However,
I feel that despite all of our arguments, I am rather pessimistic
that we will be able to gain property to build a tennis court
at that location. I will say that further plans are being
developed and we will follow up. We must plan maximum
utilization in such a way as to include some benefit to the
school in order to be successful.
Claim for Sewer
Repairs
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Mr. Ted Peterson, 1369 W.
amount of $42.00 for sewe
The claim was referred to
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Idaho, submitted a claim in the
r repairs done at his property.
the Village Engineer for investigation.
Sale of Lindig Ecklund informed the Council that the Lindig Property
Property: which was sold has been returned to the Ramsey County
Welfare Department for re-sale and that residents of Tatum
are looking into the passibility of obtaining the property
for extension to their lots. He stated that the property
is selling for considerably less than the previous price.
Discussion was raised as to the suitability of the property
for tennis courts. Ecklund will look into the sale and
price further.
Salaries of Council: Ecklund moved to raise the salaries of the Mayor, Council,
Clerk and Treasurer beginning January 1, 1969. The salary
to be paid the Mayor: $125, the Clerk.: $100, the Council:
$100, and the Treasurer: $100. Total annual estimated
cost of this increase would be $2,760.00. Strandquist
seconded the motion. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the
salaries of the Council cannot be raised until such an action
is published and the publis.is given 30 days in which to
submit a referendum signed by ten percent of the voters at
the last election (in this case, a Village election in which
460 votes were cast). If at the end of the 30 days, no
referendum has been submitted, the raise goes into effect
the following January. Ecklund and Strandquist withdrew
the motion until a later date.
Settlement of Labor Attorney Seed presented a copy of a letter dated December
Dispute: 16, 1968 addressed to P4r. Prifrel, Teamster's Local No. 149,
in regard to dn_smissal of labor dispute between the Village
of Falcon Heights and the full-time motor operators.
Bills:
Adjournment
Stone moved, Strandquist seconded that the following bills
be paid. Ayes: A]1. Nays: None. Motion carried.
State Treasurer - PERA November
F.D.R.A.
NW Bell Telephone Co. - Nov
Village of Roseville - Sewer Repairs
Royal - Typewriter
McClain Heilman Schuldt - Off ice Supplies
Midway Typewriter Exchange - Repair of Add.
Errcployer~s Overload - Clerical Support - Nov
C. Gustav Hard -Tree Inspections
Ramsey County Sheriff -Police Protection
P.E.R.A. - Share due period ending 6-67
Union Oil Co. - Gas and Oil
Briggs and Morgan -Legal Nov
William Black - Expenses Nteeting 12-14-68
Lieberg Construction - Sidewalk Improv 1-68
Richard K. Magnuson - Bldg. Inspections
Hamline Hardware - supplies
Mach.
463.18
160.72
58.40
22.74
300.00
27.45
30.35
215.93
40.00
4,507.36
30.43
650.00
6.50
5,526.30
674.73
19.72
Falcon Woods Playground Association - Rec. Perm. 400.00
Upon motion, the meeting
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Improvement
Vras adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
Signed _
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