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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_69Mar262872 REGULAR MEETING OF' MARCH 26, 19b9 The regular meeting of March 26, 1969 was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Warkentien, Clerk Taylor, Councilmen Stone, Black and Ecklund. Also present were Attorney Seed, Engineer Lemberg and Treasurer Olsen. Minutes: Black moved, Ecklund seconded approval~of the minutes of the Meeting of March 13, 1969 as corrected. Motion was carried. Recreation Committee Recommendation on Mr. Bob Moore, as Vice-Chairman of the Recreation Committee, Lindig Property: reported its findings to the Council regarding the purchase of the Lindig property for recreational use. A meeting was held by the Committee on March 21~ at which time the Committee, Black, Ecklund, and interested parties discussed the land's use. It was voted at this meeting not to purchase the property due to the fact that during the discussion there was no beneficial plan adaptable to the land. He stated that the Village has a responsibility to provide facilities it doesn't have. Black stated that the recommendation was again brought up regarding a survey by an outside facility who might have some ideas for land use for recreational purposes. There isn't going to be at~y land very soon and he thought the Council should renew the idea of contacting a professional planner. Mr. Moore voted against the purchase because no one knew what to do with theproperty at this time. He pointed out that the Village hires an Engineer to design streets, sewers and study traffic movement but not for recreation ideas. He stated that he had shortcomings and admitted he knew nothing about recreation studies; the Council probably doesn't know anything about it either. A member of the Committee, Barbara Lukerman, is a member of Midwest Planning. The Council stated it was disappointed in Midwest's work and their recent metropolitan recommendations. Ecklund suggested Brauer & Associates in Hopkins. Black moved, seconded by Ecklund that the Council invite a representative from Brauer & Associates to an early Council meeting for discussion about future recreation needs and plans. Motion carried unanimously. Further discussion took place regarding a possible bond issue prior to condemnation procedures far the Hawkins property. It was felt that it might be hard to convince the people by bond issue to have a playground in the northwest section. Because of the physical make-up of this Village, it is hard for every resident to benefit from a playground in a corner of the Village. It was decided bg the Council to notify the Ramsey County Welfare Board that it is no longer interested in the Lindig Property. John Kiel - 18l~2 Tatum - What would tkte possibility be of associating with Roseville on their playgrounds and athletics? Mayor Warkentien replied that the Village has had a lot of dealings with them; but he is afraid that they would take the position that they are the'have' d' and w® the "have-not'sF1. Employment of Attorney advised Mr. Slams he would not be in 3eopardy of Bert Slams: losing his PERA unless he earned more than $2,000. 1 Ecklund moved, seconded by Warkentien, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS: 2873 1. It is expedient and necessary that the Council employ a Village Inspector to vigorously enforce to the extent permitted by Law the Fire Prevention Code, Ordinance 7l~, the Blight Ordinance, Ordinance No. 83, and the Trash Ordinance, Ordinance No. 54, as amended, and 2. Such an Inspector is also necessary to investi- gate various other Village matters which periodically come to the attention of the Village Council and need investigation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: ~J I ~J 1. Bert Slams shall be employed by the Village as the Village Inspector to enforce the Fire Prevention Code, the Blight Ordinance and the Trash Ordinance to the extent permitted by la,w and to perform all other investigatory re- sponsibilities delegated to him by the Village Council. 2. For performing said duties Bert Slams shall be paid $2.50 an hour which shall include normal mileage expense. !~. Daring periods when Bert Slams is performing said duties, he shall sulxnit to the Village Council weekly time sheets which account for the time spent in performing the duties. 3. During the performance of said duties Bert Slams shall wear a Village Inspectors uniform which shall bear the insignia }'Inspector.++ 5. Bert Slams shall be under the supervision of the Village Council and directly accountable to the Council for all actions taken by him as Village Inspector. b. Bert Slams+s total salary for performing said duties during arty calendar year shall not exceed $1,200. 7. The foregoing duties do not have the effect of making Bert Slams a member of the Fire Department and do nct, therefore, exclua~ him from retirement benefits under the Fire Department Relief Association. Upon a vote being taken, the resolution was unanimously adopted. 287i~ Ordinance 88: Ecklund moved adoption of the following Ordinance No. 88: ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. ?1~, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE PREPEN'PION CODE PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNIl-tG CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 61." The Village Council of the Village of Falcon Heights does ordain as follows: Section 1. The Ordinance No. 71~, entitled "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 61f' is hereby amended by striking therefrom Sections 2, 3, 5, 6 and 10 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 11Section 2. Enforcement. The code hereby adopted shall be enforced by the Chief of the Fire Department or any other person designated by the Village Council." "Section 3. Definitions. (a) Whenever the word "Municipality" is used in the code hereby adopted, it shall be held to mean the Village of Falcon Heights. (b) Whenever the words "Chief of the Fire Department" are used in the code hereby adopted, it shall be held to mean the Chief of the Fire Department of Falcon Heights or any other person designated by the Village Council. "Section 5. Modifications. The Chief of the Fire Department or any other person designated by the Village Council shall have power to modify an`y of the provisions of the code hereby adapted upon application in writing by the owner or lessee, or his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying aut the strict letter of the code, provided that the spirit of the code shall be ob~aerved, public safety secured, and substantial justice dyne. The particulars of such modification when granted or allowed and the decision of the Chief of the Fire Dep artmetrt or ate other person designated by the Village Council thereon shall be entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant . ~~ "Section 6. Appeals. Whenever the Chief of the Fire Department or at~y other person designated by the Village Council shall disapp rove an application or refuse to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the Chief of the Fire Department or ar;y other person designated by the Village Council to the Village Council within 30 days from the date of the decision appealed.' 2875 'Section 10. Permits. Permits required by the Fire Prevention Code shall be issued only by the Village Clerk or Deputy Clerk, after approval of the Chief of the Fire Department or at~y other person designated by the Village Council, and only after written application for the permit has been made upon such forms as are required by the Council.-~ Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced from and after its passage and publication according to law. Motion was duly seconded by Warkentien and unanimously passed. Sewer Bill from Engineer advised the Council that James Reilly has submitted James Reilly: a bill in the amount of $500 for sewer work done at Boyd's first apartment. He relied upon the plans, as should be done, and found that there was no stub where the plans showed. By the time he dug around to see if the stub was misplaced, found that there was no stub and put in a new line, the cost was $500. Engineer stated that he felt he had a legitimate claim for about $200. Proposed Bill Engineer advised the Council it would be receiving a resume of Relating to the House File 1177 relating to Trunk Highways and its effect Trunk Highways: on the municipalities. He suggested that the Council eont act its representatives and state its opposition to this proposed bill as it is not in the best interest of the small municipalities. Recreational Use Black moved, seconded by Warkentien that his proposed letter of Falcon Heights be sent to Lloyd C. Neilsen, Superintendent of District 623 to School Prop arty: follow-up his meeting of December l.ll., 1968 for use of the school grounds for tennis courts. Agenda - April 10: Recreation Committee will be present at the next Council Meeting at 7:30 P.M. Municipal Court Discussion was held in regard to proposed Municipal Court Bill.: Bill. Council was not in favor of this bill as it does not want to continually associate itself with St. Paul. It ~iid not see any real advantage of said system for the Village of Faleon Heights. Arthur Lindig Arthur Lindig requested the results of the Lindig Property. RE: Lindig Prop. The Couneil informed him that it was dismissed. He also was curious as to when Lindig Street would go through. He informed the Council that the house as it stands is not fit to be lived in, nor could it be renovated. There is no plumbing and the walls are not properly insulated according to Mr. Lindig. Purchase Requisition Ecklund moved, seconded by Taylor, that the Fire Department from Fire Departmento be authorized to purchase a 500 watt bulb and floodlight• Motion carried unanimously. This equipment will be used on the fire trucks. 1 2876 A. J. Steinworth Mr. Steinworth appeared before the Council on behalf of his RE: Lindig Property: neighbors, Mr. Bob Hermes, 1875 Fairview, and Mr. Charles Wawor, 1887 Fairview. They are opposed to any recreational plans for the Lindig Property. The Council informed Mr. Steinworth that the matter had been voted down earlier this evening. Mr. Steinworth asked what the possibility was of extending Lindig Street so that this property in back of Fairview could be developed. The Council said that a petition to constx~.tet a road must be received from the land owners and there must be drainage. At present, there is no drainage. Ecklund said he knew of no one on Tatum who wanted the street to go through and this in fact was one of the reasons the residents purchased the southern lots. Mr. Steinworth also requested that Speed Limits be pos#~ed on Fry as it is becoming a race track. Ecklund informed him that most residential streets are 30 miles an hour atY~l that the people traveling on Fry know this. Permit for Mrs. Arthur Anderson, 1980 Autumn, stated that she was informed S~rimming Pool: she needed a building permit to put up an aluminum swim¢ning pool. The pool is not a permanent structure and stands well within the property line. A filter keeps the water clean; a cover is kept over it at night. A chain-link fence with a locked gate will be erected around the pool. Mrs. Anderson will not need a permit for the pool but may for the fence if the cost exceeds $150.00. Correspondence: Load Restriction Engineers letters of March 18 and 21~ informed the Village of Waivers: the Engineer's permission to Mobil and Hassett Oil Companies to make deliveries in the Village where there are load restrictions These companies will deliver with ,partial loads only. Metro Tax Fridley furnished a copy of its resolution opposing the Program: proposed Metro Tax Program. This was taken under advisement by the Council. Vacancies on Letter from Political Action Committee requested Council to Human Rights appoint two young adults on the Human Rights Commission Commission: in any vacancies. At the present time, no vacancies exist on the Commission but this request will be kept in mind by the Council. Dept. of Letter dated March 21, 1969 from State Department of Agriculture Agriculture: requiring attendance at meeting, April 1, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. The Council appointed genneth Quarn, Weed Inspector, as its representative to this meeting. Crime Preven- Memo, dated March 18, 1969, from Emery Barrette at the tion & Control: Governor's Commission of Crime Prevention and Control. First meeting of Regional Advisory Council will be held at 1:30, March 28, 1969. Ecklund will try to attend. Office of Letter dated March 19, 1969 from E. R. Wellhaven, County County Assessor: .Assessor, informing theGouncil of an assessor's meeting April 21~, 1969. Bills: 2877 Stone moved, Taylor seconded that th a following bills be paid: American Linen Supply Co. - Feb Linen J. N. Johnson Co., Inc a - Recharge Sun Newspapers - Ordinance 87 Union Oil of California - Gas Hamline Hardware - Feb Purchases F.D.R.A. -Pers. Prop. Tax Settlement NW Be11 Telephone Co. - Communications Minn. Hospital Service Assoc. -Ken's Coverage Postmaster - Stamps First National Bank of St. Paul - Safekeeping McClain, Redman, Scheldt - Office Supplies Northland Tree Service - Trinaning two trees Briggs and Morgan - Legal, Feb. First National of St. Paul - Safekeeping tt tt n n tt tt 5.x.2 1.50 5.l~0 54. u 23.20 l~2.61 82.60 73.26 30.00 1.09 i~.25 20.00 b50.00 1.53 Account 5 1.17 '~ 6 1 Adjournment: 1 Upon motion, the meeting ad3ourtred at 11:15 P.M. App 1