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REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 2g, 1966
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The regular meeting of the Falcon Heights Village Council was called to order at
7:00 P.M. Clerk Strandquist called the roll. Present were: Mayor Nielsen, Clerk
Strandquist, Councilmen Black, Warkentien and Stone, and Treasurer Bill Olson.
Rescinding of Councilman Black moved that the Council rescind the action
October g Special taken at the special meeting of October g, 1966, in reference
Meeting Action to salary increases for the deputy clerk and the maintenance
man for the reason that negotiations are now in progress with
a union representative in reference to salaries of all vil-
lage employees. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wark-
entien and passed unanimously.
Police Protection A motion for the acceptance of the following Resolution was
Resolution made by Councilman Warkentien and seconded by Councilman Stone:
WHEREAS, the Village of Falcon Heights has from time to time
conducted surveys and reviewed the necessary police protect-
ion for the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council has for some time been cognizant
of the fact that the police coverage and protection in the
Village of Falcon Heights should be increased and broadened;
and
WHEREAS, because of economic considerations and the non-
availability of eligible personnel this has not been possible;
and
WHEREAS, discussions have been held from time to time with the
Ramsey County Sheriff's department regarding the availability
of police services by contract with that department; and
WHEREAS, it now appears in the best interests of the Village
to consider contract services for policing the Village,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF FALCON HEIGHTS:
1) That the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department be requested to
submit a formal contract for police services by the department
for the consideration of the Falcon Heights Village Council.
The above Resolution passed unanimously.
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Officer Harmer Councilman Warkentien reported that due to extenuating circum-
Vacation Pay stances, Officer Owen Harmer did not take the second week of
vacation due him in 1966. Councilman Warkentien moved that he
be paid for this time on the basis of one fifty-second of his
annual salary. The motion was seconded by Councilman Black
and passed unanimously.
Water Meter Clerk Strandquist read a letter received from Harold J. Isak-
Overcharge sen, 1582 Hollywood Court, in which he stated that since 1958
he has been overcharged over X12.50 per year. This is due to
the fact that the St. Paul Water Department lists his meter
as 5/S" and he is billed on the basis of a 1" meter. Council-
man Black moved that the matter be referred to Village Engin-
eer Brad Lemberg. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone
and passed unanimously.
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S'_~ating Rink An agreement was signed by Mayor Nilsen and Clerk
Agreement: Strandquist relative to permission from the Regents
of the University of Minnesota to operate a skating
rink in the vicinity of 2154 Folwell Street for the
1966 - 1967 winter skating season.
Tree Maintenance A discussion followed concerning trees in the boule-
Recommendations: vards in Falcon Heights. Dr. Hard said that the
over-all situation is good. To date, approximately
90 percent of the trees have been pruned, the except-
ions being Autumn Street and Hollywood Court. About
15 trees on Simpson Street and Arona Street, which
were treated in the early part of the program, have
begun to show signs of dead wood. There is no prob-
lem in the area relative to scale etc. Problem trees
that have low-hanging branches should be taken care of
this winter. He suggested that some trees be removed
from Autumn Street. Approximately 25 trees on Craw-
ford, Arona, Simpson, Larpenteur, Iowa and California
need trimming or pruning. Dr. Hard estimated that
X1000 would cover any necessary work on trees in Falcon
Heights. Northland Tree Service was recommended.
Councilman Stone moved that we employ Northland Tree
Service to do necessary trimming and removal of trees
during the winter season, Dr. Hard to make arrangements
and submit the contract to the Council.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Warkentien and
unanimously carried.
Boulevard Trees in Councilman Black suggested that when the Klatt and
New Developments: Pothen Subdivisions materialize, it be urged that a
tree be planted in the boulevard of each lot. When
asked what species of tree he would recommend, Dr.
Hard suggested the sugar maple. It was also sug-
gested that trees be planted after the building per-
mits are granted to insure proper placement.
Better Service It was agreed that a letter be sent to the B & E
from B & E Patrol: Patrol stating that there have been numerous com-
plaints of dogs running loose. No dogs are allowed
at large in Falcon Heights at any time.
Larpenteur & Engineer Lemberg reported that the Highway Depart-
Snelling Traffic ment has submitted a set of plans for signal revision
Signals: at Larpenteur and Snelling. Approval by January 6th
is requested. Letting date is January 20th. A meet-
ing will be set up to discuss this and come to a de-
cision.
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C'izristmas Greetings were acknowledged by Olerk
Strandquist.
Adjournment: Upon motion, the. meeting was adjourned at 9:50
P.M.
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Vil e Glerk
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Mayor
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