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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_63Sep252(~1~ REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 19b3 The meeting was called to order at 7x00 P.M, with the following members being present: Mayor Harold Nilsen, Clerk W, A, Mortensen; Trustees Charles P. Stone and Willis Warkenti.en. Also present were Village Engineer B. Lemberg, Village Attorney Michael Galvin, Treasurer William E, Olsen, and Deputy Clerk Tina Vavoulis. Absent: George J, Shaver, Trustee. Stone moved, seconded by Mortensen that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 11, with corrections, be approved, Carried. Stone moved, seconded by Nilsen that the minutes of the special meeting of September 18 be approved. Carried. Complaint about Mrs. Sommers and daughter of 1701 Fairview Avenue were Outside Lighting present to register complaint that Roberts has placed at Roberts Apts.: outside lights that are extremely annoying and shine on their property. Mayor Nilsen will look into this matter. Falcon Heights Church Reverend VanKirk has advised the Village Council that the Parsonage -Drainage: drainage problem has been referred to their Board of Trustees for action before cold weather arrives. Police Department: Donald Arndt, Commissioner, reviewed police department activities. He also brought up the matter of ~usti.ce cases occurring on the State Fair Grounds being referred to Arden Hills Court. Letter from Village Attorney Justice Court cases dated July 18 was read. It was brought to the attention referred to Arden of the Council that the State Agricultural Department Hills Court: appoints a Justice to the State Fair Grounds for ten days during which time the State Fair is held. This Justice lives in Arden Hills, and the State Fair Grounds policemen continue to refer offenders to Arden Hills after the fair has closed. Matter will be investigated further. Merit Raise for Warkentien moved, seconded by Stone, that a merit raise of Police Officers $10.00 a month effective January 1, 19b~. be awarded to Officer Owen Harmer, This amount is in addition to the X1,0.00 raise polieeofficers will receive automatically beginning January 1, 196.. Upon a vote, the motion was carried. Falcon Heights Cities Motion made by Stone, seconded by Warkentien,that in Service Station - accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Variance: Commission the granting of a conditional use permit be made to Mr. Robert Leonard of the Cities Service Station, providing that not more than four cars are kept on the premises for sale or display purposes and only one be displayed on a non-stationery ramp with no lights, banners, or signs. Motion carried. On motion by Mortensen, seconded by Stone, and carried, #.he following Resolution was adopted: Resolution Levying Special Assessments BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF FALCON for Delinquent Sanitary HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY as follows: Sewer Charges 1. It is hereby determined that there are dal.inquent sewer charges against the properties hereinafter set forth, in the amounts set forth opposite the description of such 2005 Resolution levying Special Assessments for Delinquent Sanitary Suer Charges properties, 2. A special assessment in the amount hereinafter set forth is hereby levied against each of such tracts res- pectively. 3. The total amount of such special assessment, in each case, shall be payable with the 1963 real estate taxes due and payable during 196l~, ~.. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified copy of the assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the proper tax lists of the County and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes. 5. Tracts of land. and the amounts of such special assessments are as follows: E. Carroll - 186 West Larpenteur Avenue Sub to Co. Rd A; thew 61.86 ft. of E 330.118 ft. of S 265.125 ft. of SW 1/!~ of Sec. 1b, T 29, R 23 Sewer rental June $8.67 Penal ties 3. ~ ~'ii-b7 Joe Drkula, 1551 West Idaho Sub to Idaho Ave. the W 89.83 ft of E 355 Ft of S 150 ft. of NVP 1/1~ of NNf 1/!~ of NfN 1/!~ of Sec. 22, T 29 R 23 Sewer rental Dec., ?March, April 20.23 Penalties 6.00 3 Wm. Haakenson, 1760 No. Snelling Drive Keller~s Falcon Heights 1!~ 2 15 Sewer Rental June 8.67 Penalties 3.00 117 Earl F. Kearns, 18311 Arona Falcon Heights Add. W 1/2 of Vac Alley Add. and 15 2 l5 Seiner rental June 8.67 Penalties 11.00 ~7 Dr. Niek M. Klaers, 1810 No. Snelling Drive Keller~s Falcon Heights 7 1 15 Sewer Rental, Sept., Dec. , March, June 311.68 Penalties 12.00 ~S William Lehmann, 1503 California Avenue Northome 3rd Add. Ex. S 50 ft. 2 13 22 Sewer rental June 8.67 Penalties 3.00 11. ~i7 2406 Mrs. Marguerette J. Youngner, 1867 W. Larpenteur Ave. Sub to Co Rd A the W 75 ~ of E ~.05.l~8 of So 265,12 of E 30 acres of the SW 1/1~ of 16 292316 Sewer rental Sept., Dec. , March, June ~ 3t~.68 Penalties 12.04 ~. 8 Gaylord Wahl, 17117 No. Snelling Ave. The Crossroads ~. 16 Sewer rental June 5,54 Penalties 3,44 1390 Iowa Avenue Cables Hemline Hgts. Add, W 13 ft. of Lot lJ~ E6ftofLotl6andallof 15 8 22 Sewer rental June 8.67 Penalties 3.00 7.1.77 Signed ~_ ~ZC11 ~-~-~~~,, Village Clerk Special Meeting A special meeting was called for on October 7, Monday at Called: Attorney Galvin - 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing the budget. Attorney advised that there was an error made iri the Error in Levy for resolution providing for the issuance and sale of Watermain 1961: and Sanitary Sewer Improvement Bonds of 1963, which called for a 1963 levy for bond and interest redemption in the amount of X3,000,40, This would increase the amount to be levied in Falcon Heights in 196l~. Correction has been made and above amount has been deleted. Justice of the Peace Dwain L. Jones has signed his oath of office and same Bond: has been filed with the Secretary of State and the Ramsey County District Court. Warkentien moved, Nilsen seconded that the following Resolution be approved. Carried. WHEREAS, Dwain L. Jones, who was ap pointed Justice of Peace for the Village of Falcon Heights on September 11, 1963 has presented. a form of corporate surety bond to the Village of Falcon Heights, and WHEREAS, said bond is in the amount of X1,000 and has been approved by the Village Attorney as to form, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the surety bond furnished by Dwain L. Jones be and is hereby approved, Other matters brought to the attention of the Council by Attorney Galvin were as follows: Justice Fines: 1. Jus tices of the Peace should review their schedule of fines , 2007 Jury Cases 2, Review the cost of prosecuting jury cases. Art Lindigs 3, Art Lindig Project and assessments on property adjoining. Snelling Ave.Waters I~. Easement on the West side of Snelling Avenue on the .back end of the lots for laying of water 13.nes. Police car calibrated: 5. The police cax should be calibrated at least every six months. This was brought to the attention of the Council because it had been discussed in two different court cases. Snelling Ave. Water: 6. Preliminary contract between the Village of Falcon Heights and Roseville as to the water main connection was reviewed. Plumbing Permits: After discussion, it was agreed that any plumber doing at~y kind of plumbing in .the Village of Falcon Heights must have a license from the Village. Letter dated November l8, 1959 was reviewed - written by Attorney Graham. Building Permits on Permits have been issued by the V311age for faculty homes Farm Campus: for reasons of public health and safety; however, request for a building permit for University building need not be made. Engineer Lembergs Council. gave permission to the Engineer to address a letter Hermes Drainage & to N. L, Hermes regarding the unsatisfactory progress being Alley: made in connection with the problem as stated in the minutes of the Council meeting of August 28, 1963. Resurface Roselawn Upon request of the Engineer, he was given permission to Avenue: request Ramsey County to re-surface Roselawn Avenue next spring. He will obtain price commitment. St. Paul Water Engineers are preparing map that the St. Paul Water Pollution Pollution: Department has requested, showing zoning, sewers, elevation, etc. Trees: Dr. Hard has received a firm commitment from Lakeland Tree Service to trim and remove certain trees from specified areas of the Village. Street Maintenance Engineer recommended that sealing of the streets ti'Vest of Budget: Snelling Avenue be appropriated in the 1961 budget, approxi- mately ~l~,000. Also an estimated X2,000 for patching and repair in other areas. Falcon Heights Mr, Korstad and Mr. Keller have advised they will try to Church Drainages take care of drainage situation with dry wells. Trees: Motion made by Stone, seconded b'y;N3lsen that we enter into a contract with the Lakeland Tree Service, Harlow Huber~owner~ for trimming of 67 trees and removal of two trees on Asbury be-Lween Cravrford and Roselawn at a cost of X2.50 per tree 200$ 1 for trimming and ~~.5.00 per tree for removal. Work Trees: is to be started October 3, 1963. Attorney will draw up the contract. Dr. Hard will make a survey to determine if there are any trees that need emergency service in the Northome area. Maintenance Man Motion made by Stone, seconded by Mortensen that Mr. Supplies Quarn be authorized to acquire tree trimming equipment recommended by Dr. Hard, at a total cost not to exceed $30.00. Suggested equipment and cost are as follows: Lopping shears 6.50 Hand pruning shears 3.95 Tree trimmer 9.l~0 Cross-cut 3.60 Pruning .saw x..15 Wound compound 1.30 1 Bills: Motion made by Stone that the follor~ng bills be paid. Seconded by Nilsen. Carried. Salaries - September -last 1/2 -Incl. Council Winfield West -Plumbing insp. fees Glenn Martin - Mtce. of grounds at W.Fa1c.Hts. Finn. Fire Extinguisher Co. -fire dept. N.W.Bell Tele. Co. due Sept. l0 Bills Std. Service -Headlight for PD League of Minn. Municipalities -hand books Holden Business Forms - office memos Northern Automotive Co. -speed ch. on dyne Shell Oil Co. Gas and Misc. for July Minn. Benefit Assn. -B.J.Slama Fire Dept. Relief Assn. -May tax settlement E.J.Pennig - gravel mix Fournier Tree -tree trimming State Fair Car Wash April 1963 to April 196. Ramsey Co. Treasurer -St. Lighting & Mtc. Chester Johnson - return on variance form #].,987.60 ~t2.00 18.91 5.50 59.50 3.00 3b.00 9.03 2.00 93.3l~ 7.50 750.5 19.1a1t. 60.00 85.00 123.96 5.00 Adjournment: On motion, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Signed \ . Q,, Aa.F,,,~ Village Clerk j /~ .,~., :~`"~~,;~~` ~~~~__=__-Approved or