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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_69Jul102897 MEETING OF JULY 10, 1969 The regular meeting of July 10, 1969 was called to order at 7:10 P.M. with the follow- ing members present: Clerk Taylor, Councilmen Black and Stone. Attorney Seed, Engin- eer Lemberg, and Treasurer Olsen. (Mayor Warkentien and Councilman Ecklund arrived shortly.) Leiberg Clerk Taylor read a copy of a letter written by Engineer Lemberg 'Company - to Lieberg Construction Company reminding therm. that they are Sodding: behind schedule on sodding work. Employment Clerk Taylor read an application and resume for employment on a Applications: full or part time basis from Richard J. Geisen, also an application from Elizabeth Te1ke for recreation program employment. June 12 The minutes of the June 12, 1969 meeting were reviewed. Council- Minutes: man Black moved, seconded by Clerk Taylor, that they be approved as corrected. Motion passed. June 26 The minutes of the June 26, 19b9 meeting were reviewed. Clerk Minutes: Taylor moved, seconded by Councilman Stone, that they be approved as corrected. Motion passed. Sewer Cleaning: Ken Quarn, Village Maintenance Man, was present to report on his activities in the Village. Engineer Lemberg suggested that profes- sional cleaners be employed to clean sewers of roots, etc. in the Maple Kno11 - Garden area, the cost of said project to be approx- imately $250 to $300. Councilman Stone moved that Engineer Lemberg be authorized to contract for the cleaning of sewer lines in the Maple Knoll - Garden area. Motion seconded by Mayor Warkentien and passed. Patching Ken Quarn also reported that the patching job project being done by Project: Armor Coat Company is progressing. New Street Engineer Lemberg was asked about the new street signs which have Signs: been ordered. He reported that delivery has been promised in ten days. These signs will be installed by Mr. Quarn. Snelling Idaho There have been water drainage problems at the Snelling - Idaho Drainage: Playgrounds. It was decided to watch the situation and authorize pumping if necessary. Assistance Mr. Mike Noonan, Justice of the Peace, appeared before Council to at Court: request thet the Deputy Clerk be present at court to make entries, receive fine money, etc. Time involved would be approximately ~5 minutes two ni.tes a week." The name of Ben Kuefler was mention- ed as a possibility. Councilman Stone suggested that this matter be imrestigated~and brought up for decision at a later meeting. Bids - Hamline At 8:00 P.M. bids were opened for Hamline Ave. Water Main replace- Water Main went. They were as follows: Arnold Kraft & Co. - total bid Replacement: $9,697.20. Work to be started Aug. 1, completed Aug. 20. Min- Kota Co. - combined total $13,359.30. Work to be started Sept. 1969, completed Oct. 1969. Austin P. Keller - combined total $12,5.0. Work to be started in 10 days, completed asspecified. 2898 Geo. O'Leary Excavating - combined tatal $10,979.50. Work to be started in 10 days, completed Aug. 25. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Stone, that bids be given to Engineer Lemberg for tabulation and recommendation. Motion passed. Mrs. George Mrs. George Kulkay, 1700 N. Fry, appeared before Council to com- Kulkay, 1700 plain that visitors to the apartments across the street use her N. Fry - Drive- driveway as aturn-around, also that the boulevard on Fry St. is way Problems: unsightly. Engineer Lemberg suggested installing ,~' posts 10' apart with cable stretched between them on curb line at the sandy area at thesouth end of the Robert Ha11 property. He was asked to get estimate of number of posts needed and cost of same,posts to be 7' (3' out of ground). Tennis Courts: Engineer Lemberg reported that the cost of 2 full tennis courts complete, asphalt surface, surrounded by 12' fence, would be approximately $8,000. PSa.tter was tabled until a suitable location is found. Village Hall Engineer Lemberg reported thatto air condition upper floor of Village Air Conditioner: Hall would require 71~ ton conditioner at a cost of $3,$bo. Fd.ec- trical work would cost an additional $200. Ordinance An ordinance regulating she use of highways within the Village of No. 90: Falcon Heights, incorporating provisions of the T~Iinnesota Highway Traffic Regulation Act and the Minnesota Driver's License Act by reference, imposing penalties for the violation thereof and re- pealing Ordinance Nos. 72 and 81. Mayor Warkentien moved that Ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Black and passed. Ordinance An ordinance regulating the locking of unattended motor vehicles. Tdo. 91: Councilman Ecklund moved that Ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Black and passed. Draft of Ordin- It was moved by Councilman Ecklund, seconded by Clerk Taylor, that ance by Attorney Attorney Seed be instructed to draft an ordinance relating to motor Seed: (Request) vehicles on private parking lots, also placing entrance and exit signs on private parking lots. T~Iotion passed. 1775 Fairview Mr. Anderson, 1775 Fairview, appeared before Council seeking in- Subdivision: formation regarding subdividing his property. Hamline Ave. Engineer Lemberg recommended that the bid of Arnold Kraft & Co. Bid Accepted: (low bidder) be accepted contingent on receipt of signed agree- ment from Village of Roseville, Mayor ~Jarkentien moved this bid be accepted. Motion seconded by Clerk Taylor and passed. Traffic Councilman Ecklund reported that in order for police to do most Ordinances: efficient work, it is imperative that Falcon Heights traffic ordinances coincide with those of neighboring municipalities. Matter was tabled for the present. Solicitors' The matter of registration of all solicitors except those solicit- Lic~r3ses: ing for charitable organizations was discussed. A representative from the Ramsey County S'heriff's office will appear at next meet- ing to advise. 2899 Private Attorney Seed proposed the adoption of the following resolution: Property Resolution Regulating Parking on Certain Private Property Earking Affected with the Public Interest. Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Falcon Heights, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The following described property is hereby found to be affected with the public interest: The shopping center complex located at the south-east corner of Larpenteur & Snelling Aves., which complex consists of a number of attached buildings (Gray's Drug Store, Falcon Heights State Bank, Applebaum's, and other stores and offices) and the paved land located adjacent to said buildings. 2. Parking on that portion of the above described property which is used for vehicular traffic shall be prohibited under the following terms and conditions: Parking at any time within 20 feet of the entire sough side of the attached buildings except for the south side of that portion of the attached shopping center buildings consisting of the western leg of the "L" shaped building (Applebaum's). 3. Official signs giving notice of the foregoing parking re- gulation shall be posted in the following manner: Such signs shall be located flush along the southern wall of said attached shopping center buildings at an approximate height of 7'0" and shall be spaced approximately 25' apart. The signs shall state substantially "NO PARKING WITHIN 20 FEET OF THIS BUILDING. VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED." The dimensions of each sign shall be i0* in height and 18" in width. ~.. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the fore- going regulation is necessary and desirable in order to estab- lish afire lane and to protect private property and promote the health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare. It was moved by Councilman Ecklund, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that the approval of this resolution be granted. Motion carried. Weeds on It was questioned whether or not Mr. Thatcher has cut weeds on his Thatcher property as requested. Attorney Seed will contact Mr. Quarn. If Property: Mr. Quarn has word that area will be sprayed, no action will be taken. If not, Attorney Seed will draft a letter to be signed by Village Clerk informing owner that Blight Ordinance has been violated. Fire Department Councilman Ecklund moved that the requisition for Fire Department Supplies: supplies dated July 8, 1969 be approved. Councilman Stone seconded. Motion passed. Village Hall Clerk Taylor noted that doors of Village Hall have been left un- Doors Unlocked: locked. It was decided to notify Ken Quarn that doors must be locked at all times when premises are unattended. Application An application for building permit has bean submitted by Lewis for Building Jensen Agency in behalf of Mary Gillette, Chippewa Falls, on Lot 2, Permit: Block 2, Lindig Addition for a 62' x 2~.' house costing $18,500 excluding cost of lot. On recommendation of Engineer Lemberg, Councilman Black moved permission be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ecklund and passed. ii 1 2900 Bill For Mayor Warkentien moved that the bill submitted by Pearson & Co. Audit - for $1,200 covering fee for audit 12/31/68 (including $200 for ad- Pearson & Co. ~-tional work required by changing personnel in Village Office) be paid. Councilman Stone seconded. Motion passed. Mrs. Genevieve Mayor Warkentien moved that Mrs. Genevieve Belgea be appointed Belgea. Deputy Village Clerk and Deputy Village Treasurer as nominated Appointment: by Village Clerk and Village Treasurer. Councilman Ecklund seconded. Motion passed. Bills Paid: Adjourrunent seconded. Motion passed. Gardner Hardware Falcon Heights Pure Oil Al Helbig - Reimbursement -Fire D. Supplies Falcon Heights Pure Oil Union Oil Co. Hamline Hdwe. F. H. United Church of Christ Eloise Salminen - Human Rights Holes - Webway Co. North Dale Hdwe. Gary Wicks - Stop watch from Target Bonestroo, R,osene, Anderlik, Assoc. Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, Assoc. Sun Newspapers Gary Wicks - Merchandise from Target Board of Water Commissioners Pennig Asphalt N.S.P.Co. Briggs and Morgan Thermal Co. Richard Magnuson - Fees Western Girl, Inc. Northwest Publications Clerk Taylor moved the following bills be paid: Mayor Warkentien $200.00 2 .l~8 1.91 13.73 55.53 11.91 5.00 7.00 33.07 20.10 12.33 78.00 276.75 1$.00 11.61 3.52 2.20 5t~o .50 770.00 92.11 511.38 108.75 21.60 Upon motion, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M. A~p~roved G~%`'`^t ~.~,~. 1