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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_66Jul272407 REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 27, 1966 The regular meeting was called to order by Trustee Stone at 7s00 P.M. with the following members present: Clerk Strandquist, Trustee Black and Stone. Warkentien arrived at 8:00 P.M. Absent: Mayor Nilsen. Also present were Treasurer Olsen, Attorney Galvin and Engineer Lemberg. Minnutes: Black moved, seconded by Stone that minutes of the regular meeting of July 13, 1966 be approved. Motion was carried. Licensess Idaving met the requirements, Strandquist moved, seconded by Cigarettes, Stone that License to sell cigarettes, cigarette wrappers, Cigarette Wrappers etc. be issued to C. D. Junkin at the Grandstand Concession r $'~. on the Minnesota State Fair Grounds. Ayess All. Nayss None. Motion was carried. Plumbing Works Having met the requirements of Ordinance 76, it was moved by Strandquist, seconded by Black that William L. Neihart, 2097 Como Avenue, be authorized to obtain permits to do plumbing work in the Village of Falcon ~Ieights. Ayes: All. Nayss None. Motion was carried.. Boulevard Trees Stone moved, seconded by Black that due to storm damage, the following trees need limbs removed and breaks repaired and the Village tree consultant is hereby authorized to make arrangements to accomplish lames Ayes: All, Nayss None. Motion carried. 1853 Simpson 1380 California 1732 Simpson 1442 California 1715 Arona 11:53 California 1770 Arona 1423 Iowa 1811 Arona 1414 Hoyt 1824 Arona 1425 Hoyt 1872 Asbury 1463 Hoyt 1522 Idaho 1446 Idaho 1341 Idaho 1!41.3 Idaho Black moved, seconded by Strandquist that the follo~ring trees be pruned and authorization is given as above: Ayes: A11. Nayss None. Motion was carried. 1456 Idaho 1770 Arona 13b7 Hoyt 1369 Idaho Black moved, seconded by Stone that due to storm damage and 3a1 view of the recommendation of the tree consultant, the following trees are hereby authorized for removals Ayes: .A.11. Nayss None. Motion was carried. 1777 Simpson (ash tree) 1416 W. Larpenteur Avenue Strandquist moved, seconded by Stone that based on recommend- ation of the tree consultant that the following boulevard trees be planted to replace ones removed by the Village of Falcon Heights Ayess All. Nays: None. Motion was carried. 2l~0$ Sugar maple at 13l~0 California Elm tree 1l~78 Idaho Ash tree 1491 California Northeast Area Engineer Lemberg-s letter of July 25 addressed to Storm Sewer Commercial Cartage Company ordered that additional Project 66-1: help be put on immediately to insure project cotr~ pletion by next week. It also stated that it is necessary to invoke the penalties as set forth in the General Requirements. Replacing of Sod: Lemberg stated that the sod being laid on this pro- ject is good sod. Residents are all being informed that the sod will be watered down once by the Village or contractor and after that it is the responsibility of the home owner to water. Lemberg stated that the sod, if watered by the home owner, will be satisfact- ory and if not watered by the home owner, will dry out; it is in good condition when laid. Correspondences Minnesota Safety The Minnesota Safety Council summer meeting will be Councilr held in Duluth on August 6. Nearing to Consider At 8s00 P.M., the regular meeting was adjourned to R®quest for Sub- hold Public Nearing to consider the request for sub- Division~lrthur Lindig division of the following described real estate, Addition #3a pursuant to Ordinance No. 69 of the Village of Falcon Heights. The North 163.93 feet of Lot 5, Block 2, Lindig Addition Also Lot 1, Block 1, Lindig Addition, except the south 215.125 feet thereof, Said Subdivision to be known as Lindig Addition No. 3. Clerk Strandquist read official notice of Nearing. There were approximately 10 people present. Attorney Galvin gave explanation of Subdivision Ordinance for the benefit of those present. Letter from George Plant, chairman of the Planning Commission, dated July 6, 1966 was read. It stated that said Corrunission recorranends that Lindig~s proposed subdivision of property be approved subject to approval by the Village Council after Public Nearing. V. E. Anderson I am interested in whether the council has considered 1707 N. Fairview .we. the need for a back alley or lane going in between the lots where we are - off Fairview Avenue and those that come off Lindig Avenue. There has been some talk about establishing some common back lot line. Galvins ~Pe have had a previous sub-division here. Mr. Bianchi made a request for previous subdivision and council had reviewed at that time and I believe a lot line has beeh estabsYsed between the b3ndig Street and Fairview 2l~09 1 1 1 Avenue property which would be the back lot line of Bianchits and French's property. How does Bianchi~s back lot line affect this hearing? Anderson: There are three different lot lines right now. Blacks Is it your feeling that where Bianch~s line is-that line should be run down rear lot lines (referring to lots under consideration for subdivision)? Anderson: Yes. My lot is 180 feet from Fairvie~r-Frenchfs is probably 15o feet. Lindigx What will I do with that other land - on the other side of that rear lot line? B1-ack: Pieces of property donut come in even sizes - Mrs. Anderson: It seems to me that from the standpoint of appearance, this straight line is a much better approach. The rest of the people on Fairview have 500 feet - are you going to hold them to this easement on a back line? How did you come by the Bianchi one? Galvin: Bianchi made application: Mrs. MacGregor I wondered -from these lots, where is the water going. 1795 Fairviews to drain to? The turn around usually gets full; last year it had to be pumped out many times. Wi11 it go north or will. it come toward the houses? Lembergs This is south of the break and will go to Larpenteur Avenue. Slackr Would you have to study this, Brad, for utility ease- ments or other? bembergs The only easement needed is power line and there is one already established. There may be no need for utility easement because it is there now. Outside of drainage, there will be no more. It is 3ust a question of where. the lot line comes. Warkentien: Appearance of the lot is the main thing. Lemberg:~ There are quite a few lots all over that are staggered. Stone: Doesn't this really come to the fact that negotiation between Lindig and the owners of the property is in order? Would it help any to continue this. matter to give you folks a chance to get together on this? Lindig: I would be interested, but I; would have to call surveyers, etc, and go through this all again. Warkentien: If we continued this hearing for two weeks, then amend this proceeding, you wouldn't have to go through a new one. 2 0 Lindig: I would have to sell some property on all three lots, I wouldn~t sell the middle one and be stuck with one on each end. So it will have to be all three. Resolution to Black introduced the following resolution and Continue 3~earing: moved its adoptions WHERF,I~5, it has been called to the attention of the council that the back lot line of the three lots in Block }~, Lindig Addition No. 3 would be staggered if subdivision as presented were allowed, and WHEREAS it has been determined that owners of property adjacent to the three lots in question are interested in negotiating with Art Lindig for possible purchase of part of the land, in order that common back lot line can be established NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Hearing regarding Subdivision of Lindig Addition No. 3, three lots in Block !~ and two lots in Block 5 be and is hereby continued until the next regular meet- ing of the Village Council in order to give owners of the adjacent property and prospective purchasers chance to negotiate. The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Stone and upon a vote, the following voted for same: Strandquist, Warkentien, Stone and Black and the following voted against: None. Whereupon said motion was declared duly passed and adopted. Florian Lauer lire you also considering these two lots west of 1738 Tatums Lindig Street? Is there any other access to Lindig Street except from Larpenteur? Answer: No, there is not. It is a dead end street until such time as it is extended to Rosela~rn Avenue. Mrs. Anderson: These are lots for private homes are they not? Blacks It is zoned R-1. There has been no application for any change in the zoning. Dearing was then adjourned. N. L. I~ermes Upon request of the council, owner of the State Fair State Fair Car Washs Car Wash, N. L. Hermes, was present along with Mrs. Hermes, P. N. Hermes and Robert Moder. The condition of the grounds and the traffic situation imposed on village streets during rush periods ware the topics under discussion. There are large holes in the tarvia and there is congestion of traffic on certain days. After considerable discussion about routing of cars that want gasoline and those which do not, Black moved thatthis matter be continued until the next meeting of the village council at which time the u 1 1 21.1, 1 1 owner is requested to submit in writing a proposal suggesting solution of the problem. Motion was seconded by Warkentien. Ayes: Warkentien, Black, Stone. Strandquist abstained. Motion was carried. Mr, ~dermes was advised that the Village Engineer is available for consultation regarding remedy to this problem of traffic control and adequate serv- icing of the cars. The one way lane and the allowable parking space south of the gas pumps was discussed and Hermes was advised that when this lane was originally put in, stipulation was made that it was not to be used for going into the car wash. Hermes Business Discussion about parking in the driveway or alley be- Properties- hind the Hermes business block of buildings was dis- Alley Parkings cussed. The Village has no jurisdiction over such .parking, but owner was advised of possibility of putting a sign that reads 'cars will be towed away at owner's expense' if parked in alley. Lot immediately After inquiry made by R, Moder about using lot north of Hermes immediately north of Hermes business buildings, business buildingss facing Snelling Avenue, he was advised that same is zoned B-2, but that a deed restriction has been placed on same and Village has no jurisdiction over such restriction, Petition for Paul Coppini, 1507 West Hoyt Avenue, was present Sidewalks on regarding petition being circulated for curbs and Hoyt Avenues gutters on Hoyt Avenue from Arona to Hamline Avenue. He wishes to have his name removed from the petition inasmuch as he believes that Hoyt Avenue should first be improved by construction of sidewalks in areas where there are none presently., Ide stated there were nine lots that do not have benefit of sidewalks, which in his opinion create safety haszards. He read letter addressed to Council written by Parker Anderson, 1513 West Hoyt Avenue, who also is opposed to curb and gutters until such time as sidewalks are installed. Stone introduced the following resolution and moved its adoptions Resolution Ordering WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve the North side Preparation of of Hoyt Avenue between Hamline Avenue and Snelling Report on Improvement Drive by the construction of sidewalks and to assess of the North Side of the benefited property for all or a portion of the Hoyt Avenue by con- cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minn. Stats., struction of Sidewalks Secs. lt29.011 to l~29,111 (haws 1953, Ch. 398, as amended), NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUP~CIh OF FALCON ~IEIGHTS, MINNESOTAs That the proposed improvement be referred to Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates for study and that they are instructed to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the 21x.2 proposed improvement is feasible and as to whether it should be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing re- solution was duly seconded by Strandquist and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted for same: ~arkentien, Strandquist, Stone and Black, and the following voted against same: None. Where- upon said resolution was declared passed and adopted. Ordinance No. 77 - Black moved adoption of following ordinance, seconded An ordinance prohibit- by Stone. Ordinance No. ?7, an Ordinance prohibiting ing the use of vehicles the use of vehicles on public walks, walkways and on public walks, walk- lanes within the Village of Falcon Heights and pro- ways and lanes within viding a penalty for violation. Upon a vote being the Village of Falcon taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Heights and providing Strandquist, Warkentien, Stone and Black and the a penalty for violation. following voted against same: None. Whereupon said ordinance was declared adopted this 22nd day of July 1966 to be in full force and effect from and after its publication according to law. ~No Parking' Signs Art Lindig has made a request that tNo Parkingt signs requested for Lindig be placed on the east side of Lindig Street immediately Street by Lindig:~ north of 1728 Lindig Street. Mr. Lindig may place, if he so desires, ~No Trespassingt signs and he may bring civil action against violators on his own property or one foot buffer strip. Northome Area - Clerk was instructed to write letter reminding Mr. Business Properties Julen and Mr. Stepnitz about plans for parking be- Parking:- hind business buildings - and request that they come to the next regular council meeting or make appoint- ment with Village Clerk when they can appear. Variance Fred B. Black introduced the following resolution and moved Stocker 1718 Simpson its adoptions Fences WHEREAS, Fred B. Stocker, 1718 Simpson Avenue, has applied for a variance from the strict application of Ordinance 6l~, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.1 of said ordinance, and WHEREAS, said request for variance has complied with all conditions precedent, and W~IEREAS, said request for variance has been referred to the Planning Commission of the Village of Falcon Heights for study concerning the effect of the variance upon the comprehensive plan and on the character and development of the neighborhood and has recommended to the Council the granting of the variance from the strict application of the ordinance, and 1 1 1 WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed said variance application, considered the recommendation of the 2l~7.3 Planning commission and considered the effect of such variance on those factors set forth in Ordin- ance 6l~, Section 16.4 (!~), 1 NOPI, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council. of the Village of Falcon Heights that the variance requested for the construction of a 6' fence along the east property line of applicant be granted, subject to the following conditions (1) the fence to be no more than 6 feet in height and to comply with the provisions of other applicable Village ordinances; (2) the southerly extension of said fence to terminate on the east-zest line established by applicant's present chain link fence; {3) applicant to maintain reasonable space east of said fence to enable him to maintain and repair his fence without trespass; (!~) surface water drainage from applicant's property to the east to be controlled by an appro- priate wash or other structure to be located on applicant's property. 1 1 The foregoing motion was seconded by Stone and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of same: Strandquist, Warkentien, Stone and Black and the following voted against same: None. 1Nhereupon said resolution was adopted this 27th day of July. Salary Increase Due to increased work coming from the Traffic Violations Deputy Clerk: Bureau, Stone moved, seconded by Black that the council authorize an increase in the Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer salary from X370 per month to ~~.00 per month effective August 1, 1966 and consideration be given as of January 1, 1967 for another X15 increase. Ayes: A11. Nayss None. Motion was carried. Salary increase Due to increase work coming from the Traffic Violations Assistant Deputy Bureau, Stone moved, seconded by Black that the council Clerk and Assistant authorize an increase in the Assistant Deputy Clerk Deputy Treasurers- and Assistant Deputy Treasurer salary from X110 per month to X1.20. Ayes: All. Nays s None. Motion was carried. Bills: Strandquist moved, seconded by Black and carried that the following bills be paid: Briggs and Morgan - Legal for June $399.00 Blomberg Pharmacy - Film 1.96 N. W. Be11 Te1e. Co. - Phones, July 58.l~0 Ramsey Co. Treas.-Breathalyzer Tests 8.00 Cities Sere. 0i1-~2tce.,Repair, Gas & Oil 131.26 St. Paul Overall Laundry 10.80 Commercial Cartage Co. Work on drainage ditch 78.00 Ramsey County Treas.-Street lighting 3l~.16 2l~tl~ City of St.Paul-severer rental-quarter ended b/30/bb 7,lt86.10 Dist. Dir. of Internal Revenue WH 562.10 Co~nissioner of Taxation " 1l~0.?~5 Minn. Hospital Sere. Assoc. due Aug. 1 137.78 Bonestroo, Rosene~ Anderlik & Assoc. general inspection N.E. Area Storm Sawer- Est. ' No. 1 2~ ?.~la.0.08 Board of Water Conan. N.E. Area Storm Sswer offset service 366.28 n n n a n n n 356.73 n n n ~~ n ~~ a • lower service 22.l~0 Commercial Cartage Co.-Estimate No. 2 l~6,b18.70 .' Salaries last 1/2 July 2,898.27 Ad3ournments Upon motion th® meeting was adjourned at 11s50 P.M. $lgn®d3 i v er Approved: L'. yor 1