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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_66Jan122328 REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 1966 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Nilsen, Clerk Strandquist, Trustees Warkentien, Stone and Black. Also present were Treasurer Olsen, Attorney Galvin and Engineer Lemberg. Mrs. Grace Lucas was present for the League of Women Voters. Sue Keller of 1852 No. Pascal was an observer. Oaths of Office: Clerk Strandquist performed the duty of swearing in Harold Nilsen who was re-elected Mayor for a term of two years. Clerk Strandquist performed the duty of swearing in Willis Warkentien who was re-elected Trustee for a term of three years. Clerk Strandquist performed the duty of swearing in William E. Olsen who was re-elected Treasurer for a term of two years. Minutes Stone moved, seconded by Warkentien that minutes of the meeting of December 22, 1965 be approved. Motion carried. Radar - Trial by Police Officer Nordeen was present regarding trial by jury Jury: in Roseville Municipal Court. He stated that one member of the jury stressed the mistaken idea to the jurors that the tuning fork on a radar system is affected by weather. The jury, therefore, concluded that prosecution had not established within a reasonable doubt that the defendant was going 50 miles an hour in a !~0 mile zone, as charged. Workmen's Compensation Order of Reference and Notice of Hearing to make Notice of Hearing - findings of fact and determination as may be required by Dewey A. Smiths law was received from the Industrial Commission of Minnesota. Hearing will be held on February 2, 1966. Same notice was sent to `Dewey A. Smith, Jr., and Iowa National Mutual Ins urance Company, the workmen's compensation carrier. Fire Chief Reports Fire Chief Helbig reported on activities and conditions within the Fire Department. He stated that approximately six calls a year are for fires started in rubbish haulers' trucks and suggested that some charge be made for exting- uishing these fires. Stone moved that Village Clerk be instructed to send bill to Walter's Disposal Service in the amount of $15.00 in payment of services in extinguishing fire on December 7, 1965. Motion seconded by Warkentien. Ayes: All. Nays: None, Motion carried. It was also suggested that a charge be made for services rendered on ear fires of non-residents of Falcon Heights. Minnesota Traffic Requests from the Minnesota Traffic Safety Council and Safety Council and the National Safety Council Traffic Inventory Division National Traffic for traffic inventory of 1965 were turned over to Trustee Safety Council: Warkentien. Cigarette License: Having met the requirements, it was moved by Stone, seconded by Black and duly carried that license to sell cigarettes be issued to B. B. Anderson, who recently became owner of the Falcon Heights Pharmacy. 2329 Appointments: Nilsen moved, seconded by Stone that Willis Warkentien be appointed acting mayor in the event Mayor Nils en is Acting Mayors absent. Motion carried. Nilsen moved, seconded by Warkentien that the firm of Attorneys: Briggs and Morgan be retained as Village Attorneys provided that the representative of the firm attending meetings and representing the village is M. J. Galvin, Jr. Motion carried. Engineers: Stone moved, seconded by Strandquist that the firm of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associa tes be retained as consulting engineers with Bradford Lemberg attending meetings and representing the village. Motion carried. Building Black moved, seconded by Warkentien that Richard ~dagnuson Inspectors be retained as building inspector. Motion carried. Electrical Mayor Nilsen moved, seconded by Warkentien that Ted C~deisner Inspector: be appointed Electrical Inspector. Motion carried. Plumbing Strandquist moved, seconded by Black that Richard Alquist Inspectors be appointed Plumbing Inspector. Motion carried. Gas Stone moved, seconded by Strandquist that Frank B. Eha Inspector: be appointed Gas Inspector. Motion carried. Police Warkentien moved, Nilsen seconded that Donald E. Arndt Commis sinner: be appointed Police Commissioner. Motion carried. Board of Nilsen moved, Strandquist seconded that Dr. D. R. Ausman Health: be appointed to the Board of Health for three years, term to expire December 31, 1968. Motion carried. Planning Nilsen moved, seconded by Black that Leslie W. Larsen Commission: and A. J. Schwantes be appointed to three year terms on the Planning Commission, terms to expire December 31, 1968. Motion carried. Deputy Clerk and. Upon requests of Village Clerk and Village Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer: Black moved, seconded by Vdarkentien that the Clerk and Treasurer be authorized. to appoint a Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer. Motion carried. Strandquist and Olsen appointed Tina Vavoulis. Assistant Deputy Upon requests of Village Clerk and Village Treasurer, Clerk and Asst. Warkentien moved, Black seconded that the Clerk and Deputy Treasurer: Treasurer be authorized to appoint an Assistant Deputy Clerk and Assistant Deputy Treasurer. Motion carried. Strandquist and Olsen then appointed Bernard C. Kuefler. Official Strandquist introduced the following resolution and moved Depository: its adoption: r i RESOLVED that the Falcon Heights State Bank of Falcon Heights, Minnesota be and is hereby designated as a depository for the funds of the Village of Falcon 2330 Official Depository: 1 Safe Deposit Box« Heights and that the Village Treasurer is au thorized to deposit General Village Funds therein to the amount of forty-five thousand dollars (~~.5,000.00). RE50LVED FURTHER that the present collateral furnished by the Falcon Heights State Bank consisting of forty thousand dollars ($~l~0,000.00) face value of U. S. Government obligations accompanied by an assignment providing that ixi case of default on the part of the Falcon Heights State Bank, the Council has full power and authority to seal the collateral or so much as may be necessary to realize the full amount due the municipality, is hereby approved, said collateral having a market value in excess of 10% over the amount of the above authorized deposit in excess of the amount guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. RESOLVED FURTHER that checks of the Village of Falcon Heights drawn upon the said bank account shall be honored by said bank only if signed by the Mayor, the Clerk and the Treasurer of the Village of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. RESOLVED FURTHER that this designation shall be effective until the end of the present council year. The above motion was seconded by Black and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor: Nilsen, Strandquist, Warkentien, Stone and Black and the following voted against same: None. Whereupon said resolution was adopted by the Village Council this ]2 th day of January 1966. Motion was made by Warkentien, seconded by Stone to continue renting a safe deposit box at the Falcon Heights State Bank. Motion carried. Official Black moved, seconded by Stone that the Ramsey County Newspapers Suburban Life Newspaper be retained as the official legal newspaper of the Village of Falcon Heights. Motion carried. Legal notices shall be published at X1.80 per folio for straight matter, $2.x.0 per folio for tabulated matter and X1.20 for subsequent insertions. Posting Places: On motion by Nilsen, seconded by Black and carried, the following places are hereby designated as posting places: (1) Blomberg~s Store - Towa & Hamline Avenue (2) Falcon Heights Pharmacy - 1707 No. Snelling Ave. (3) Applebaum's Market - 1558 W. Larpenteur Avenue (~.) Village Hall - 164l~ West Larpenteur Avenue Representative Nilsen introduced the following resolution and moved its and Alternate to adoption: Ramsey County League of Municipalitiess WHEREAS, the Village of Falcon Heights is a member in good standing with the Ramsey County League of Munici~a lines and 2331 WHEREAS, the Village of Falcon Heights desires to continue its participation in the Ramsey County League of Municipalities, NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED that the Village of Falcon Heights Council hereby designates William H. Black as the representative to the Ramsey County League of Munici- palities for the period of one year to December 31, 1966. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village of Falcon Heights Council hereby designates Herbert H. Strandquist as its alternate representative to the Ramsey County League of Municipalities. The motion was seconded by Stone and upon a vote being taken thereon, the resolution was adopted. Animal Controls Stone moved that the Clerk be authorized to sign agreement in the name of the Village of Falcon Heights with. B and E Patrol for control of animals for the year 1966. Said agreement shall state that upon notice of 30 days to B and E Patrol, the Village may terminate said agreement. Said agreement shall contain provision prohibiting release of any dog to a resident of this Village unless there is satisfactory evidence that the owner has complied with regulations concerning registration of dogs. Motion was seconded by Strandquist. Upon a vote being taken, the motion was carried. Snow Plow Contract Stone moved, seconded by Nilsen that agreement between -Lindquist: Lindquist Landscape Service and this Village be terminated, Termination said agreement being for snow removal on village hall parking lot, skating rinks and certain area of Hamline and Iowa Avenue. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted for same: Nilsen, Strandquist, Stone, Black and Warkentien, and the following voted against same: None. Whereupon, motion was carried. Correspondences Evelyn Dilger Evelyn Dilger's letter "received January 11, 1966 requested 1811 N. Hamline information regarding cost of putting water in the street Waters in front of her home. Engineer Lemberg stated he is exploring possibilities and will make report to the Council and to Mrs. Dilger. Sewer Installation Letter from Janet M. Deppe, 1907 No. Snelling dated 1907 N. Spellings Jan nary 9, 1966 stated that Sonny's Sewer Service has agreed to install sewer as soon as possible after frost is gone in the spring. This was in answer to Clerkts cornnunication of December 31, 1965. Sta~e'F~ r Board Nilsen advised that it appears that arrangements have been and Uni~rersity of made to exchange certain lands near Raymond and Como Avenues Minnesota - owned by the State Fair Board and land west of the Farmers Excl~aag~ of Lands: Union Grain Term. Association parking lot owned by the and University of Minnesota. In the event that an extension extension of of Fry Street south of Larpenteur were to be constructed, Fry Street the State Fair Board would use same as an additional entrance to the fair grounds. After discussion, Stone 1 1 1 1 1 IJ 2332 moved, seconded by Warkentien that Engineer Lemberg be authorized to draft a letter containing recommendations with respect to this possible street. Motion was carried. State Fair Car It was stated that on December 2l~th and also December 31st Wash: Snelling Avenue traffic as well as Larpenteur Avenue traffic had. been adversely affected by cars waiting in line to go through the State Fair Car Wash. Members of the Council deem it is in the best interests of the Village to instruct police officers to keep traffic moving on Snelling and Larpenteur Avenues, and automobiles shall not be allowed to obstruct the free flow of traffic on streets. Uniform Building Engineer Lemberg and Attorney Galvin have made study of Code: Uniform National Building Code and have discussed same with Building Inspector. Copies of same shall be circulated to council members. Violation of It appears that violation of Ordinance 20 occurs on property Ordinance 20 - owned by M. E. Ahlberg of 13.0 West Idaho inasmuch as snow 13l~0 W. Idahos has not been removed from the sidewalk on Hamline Avenue. Council instructed Police Officer to advise Mr. Ahlberg of this violation. Skating Rink - Warkentien moved that Mayor Nilsen be authorized to sign Falcon Heights agreement between the Village of Falcon Heights and the Church Property: Falcon Heights Congregational Church for use of the church lot north of the parking lot for skating purposes. Motion was seconded by Strandquist and carried. Pumps: Engineer Lemberg advised that arrangements have been made with A. P. Keller Construction Company, St. Paul and they will supply pumps necessary to take care of excess water from run off and thawing in the spring. Bills: Strandquist moved, seconded by Warkentien that the following bills be paid. Motion carried, Walsh Tree Service - tree trimming $1 233.98 ~ Northland Agency -Justice of Peace Bond 19.00 Inter-City Printing -sevrer rental cards and dog registration forms 184.10 I~4cClain Hedman and Schuldt - office supplies 15.x.8 Falcon Heights State Bank - safe rental 6.00 Briggs and Morgan - legal for December 353.80 Mutual Serv. Ins. Company -Liab. Ins. audit addl . x.38.23 Iowa National Ins. Co. workmen's comp. audit 137.l~2 Thorne Coal and Oil - fuel for bldg. - December 152.03 Motorola C & E, Inc., - mtce. January 7.70 Falcon oil Co. - gasoline 3.55 Garnet's Std. Serv. - transmission fluid 1.la.la. Erv. Stoss Specialized Brake Serv. - squad car x.5.00 Eklund Clothing - caps for PD 1..25 Fire Engineering - renewal subscription 5.00 American Linen - December 7.53 International Assn. of Fire Ghiefs -membership 15.00 B & E Patrol - December Dog control 51.50 2333 Adjournment: W/M Imp. of 1960 Fund First National Bank - purchase X2000 U,S,Treas. bi11s 1,942.24 First National Bank - purch X6,000 U.S, Treas.Bills 5,8oi.17 Refunding Sewer Imp, of 163 fund First National Bank -purch $20,000 U.S,Treas.Bills 19,337.24 St. Paul Stamp Works - Dog Reg, plates - dater ~ 14.40 Bonestroo, Rosene and Assoc. - Engineering Serv, 89.50 No. States Power -street & bldg, lighting 497.21 C, Gus tav Hard - inspection of trees 41.25 Lindquist Landscape Service -snow removal 22,50 Falcon Heights Hardware -purchases December 22,97 State Treasurer for P.E.R.A. - WH December 60.00 Tony Musks Electric -playground lamps replaced 66.28 harp. Ave. S/M & Pumping Station fund First National Bank - purch. $1000 US Tress Bills 955.24 W/M & San, Sewer Imp. 1963 fund Upon motion, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P, M, Signet ,> Approved ~ ~~ ~ ~- , Mayor 1 1 rj