HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_70Apr9MEETING OF APRIL 9, 1970
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The regular meeting of April 9, 1970 was called to order at 7:05 P.M. with the
following members present: Mayor Warkentien, Clerk Taylor, Councilmen Black,
Ecklund and Stone. Also present was Treasurer Olsen. Engineer Lemberg arrived
at 7:30 and Attorney Seed at 7:10 P.M.
Minutes: Ecklund moved that the minutes of the March 26, 1970
meeting be approved as corrected. Black seconded and
the motion carried..
League of Mrs. Faye Olson, President, Mrs. Betty Jones, Past Presi-
Women Voters : dent, and Ms. Mary Waleto, member, of the League of Women
Voters were present at the meeting to obtain a photograph
of Mayor Warkentien and his cooperation in promoting the
petition drive to gain representation in the II. S. Con-
gress for District of Columbia. Miss Bitty Jones, daugh-
ter of Betty was the photographer.
Certified Public Carl Pearson, Certified Public Accountant, reported that
Accountant's Report: because of illness on the staff of his office they cannot
finish auditing the Village books at this time.
Investment The possibility of more advantageous imresting of Village
Procedures: funds was discussed by the Council. Treasurer Olsen will
continue to investigate the possibility of changing the
Village investment procedures.
Letter to Dr. Taylor read a letter draft~ci by the Village Engineer to
Robert Thatcher: be written to Dr. Robert Thatcher, 1859 North Snelling
Avenue, regarding no~i.ous weeds and thistles on his p~op-
erty. (Letter sent 4-13-70)
Sidewalk Complaint Taylor read a letter written by Aaron Norberg, 1li71 West
Letter: Iowa Avenue, regarding sidewalk damage. The Village Engin-
eer was instructed to cheek the damage and report to the
Council.
Water Rate Engineer reported thatthe Ramsey County League of MYni-
Survey: cipalities select four consulting firms to make proposals
for a water rate survey.
Dwight Reichow - Engineer Lemberg reported that he had checked the side~wa].k
Sidewalk Cannplaint : coanplaint of Dwight Reichow, 1.?a97 West Iowa Avenue, and
found that one section of sidewalk needed repairing or
rsplaceenent.
Hollywood Court Engineer Lemberg reported that Hollywood Court would need
Street Repairs: street repairs this spring.
Street Sweeping: Engineer Lemberg recommended that the Village streets be
swept shortly after May 1, 1970.
Stone moved that the Village Engineer be authorized to
arrange for street sweeping. Taylor seconded and the
motion carried.
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Arona Avenue Engineer Lemberg discussed the use of state aid funds for
Repair: reconstx~zction of Arona Avenue from California to Hoyt.
Stone moved that the Engineer be authorized. to make a
feasibility study of prospects to improve Arona Avenue
Prom California to Hoyt including curb and gutters, storm
sewers and widening. Black seconded and the motion carried.
Tractor: Engineer Leanberg was asked to draw up recoanm~-endations for
a lawn tractor for the Village maintenance department.
Application for Ecklund moved that the application of Raymond F. Brown,
Volunteer Fireman: 1$44 Tatum Street, for the position of volunteer fireman
for the village, be approved, sub3ect to his passing a
physical and the usual six months probationary period.
Black seconded and the motion carried.
Sign Repair Ecklund stated that there were traffic control signs in
Needed: the Village needing repair or replacement.
Fire Reports: Ecklund read Fire Reports Nos. 7, 8.
Sheriff's Report: Ecklund read the Sheriff's Report for the month of March.
Fire School Ecklund moved that the Council authorize five volunteer
Registration: firemen from the Village to attend the M3.xmesota State
Fire School on April 27, 28, 29, 30, at a cost not to
exceed $300. Three men will. attend for four days and two
men for one day. Black seconded and the motion carried.
Court Costs The Council discussed court costs being added to fines
Added to Fines: paid to the Justice of the Peace instead of the Village
paying the costs as is presently done. This will be dis-
cussed further by the Council and Justices of the Peace.
Stm~ner Recreation Mayor Warkentien checked the report sent into the office
Report: by Gary Wieks, Summer Recreation Director of 1969, and
advised the clerk to send copies to all Recreation Commit-
tee Members. Discontinuance of the program for 1970 was
discussed by the Council due to lack of interest and par-
ticipation in the past few years. This will be studied
at a later date.
Bi11s: Stone moved that the following bi11s be paid.
Falcon Heights State Bank -March - Fed.Withhold. 202.00
Commissioner of Ta xition -March-State Withholding 48.60
State Treasurer -March PERA 115.00
State Treasurer -Social Security -qtr. ending 414.72
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Northern States Power Co. -March -Streets- 739.46
lights -Village hall & reca~eation
Minnesota Hospital Service -Blue Cross - MII 96.36
K. Quarn
Minnesota Hospital Service -Blue Cross - MII 76.20
G. Belgea
Ramsey County Treasurer -Radio Service F.Dept 50.00
Bills:(continued) Minnesota Smoke Eater - 2I~ subscriptions - F. Dept.
All State Disposal - Jan, Feb, Mar. 1970
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderli.k & Associates
(February Engineer Services)
Thorne Coal & Oil Company - March fuel for Hall.
Pennig Asphalt Compat~r - March winter mix for streets
Falcon Heights Pure Oil Company - March Gas - F.Truck
Van Paper Company - Paper supplies - F. Dept.
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36.00
7.50
12..00
111x..07
76.50
9.75
50.36
McClain Heenan Scheldt - February & March Off. suppxies 16.95
Hair~l.ine hardware -February Purchases $.26
American Linen Supply Company - Mardi lines 29.29
Garwood - Twin Cities Truck Equipment - Mtnce truck 20.02
Northwestern Be11 Telephone Compat~ - 6~-5575-5050 35.50
City of St. Paul - Dept. of Public Works 2,553.50
(Interconnection of Sewers - lst quarter)
Wark~tien seconded and the motion carried.
Adjournment: Upon motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
Clerk ~~ \ ~
Approved '~'`° ~~
Mayor
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