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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_58May22100' REGULAR MEETING MAY 22nd, 1958. Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. with the following Council Members present: Harold Nilsen, Mayor; Geo. Shavor, Trustee; Paul Coppini, Trustee; Wm. Utecht, Clerk. Also present were Frank N. Graham, Village Attorney, Wm. E. Olsen, Treasurer, and Ethel E. White, Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer. Absent: Willis ilfarkentien, Trustee. Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 13th were approved as submitted. Weeds Letter of May 20th from Eugene A. Monick, County Auditor, regarding weeds, was read and the clerk instructed to refer it to Mr. William Carroll, Village Weed Inspector. Street Letter of May 1ltth from Attorney Graham stating copies had been made Resur- of the original letter of Toltz, King, Duval, Anderson and Associates facing Inc., dated May 12th, 1958 to the Village Council relating to the break- down of engineering and inspection costs, and sent to Trustee Shavor, Trustee Warkentien and Trustee Coppini was read and filed. Sewer Copy of letter of May 1l~th written by Attorney Graham to City Clerk, Rental City of St. Paul, advising he was sending him certificate of Wm. R. Increase Utecht, Clerk, Falcon Heights, certifying that the Village of Falcon Heights Village Council on May 8th, 1958, passed a resolution assent- ing to the temporary increase in "Annual Charges" and binding itself to the City of St. Paul for the payment of the increased charges as set out in the-copy of the resolution containing the certificate was read and filed. Sewer Copy of letter of May 1ltth, written by Attorney Graham to John J. Assess- Dudley, Deputy County Auditor, advising him the Village of Falcon ment Heights Sewer Assessment was made on the basis of ~8.9b per front foot, was read and filed. Gott- ,Copy of letter from Attorney Graham, dated May 1ltth, to Mayor Nilsen, fried calling attention to the fact ~~h t the Village of Falcon Heights and Pit the Village of Roseville will,~p'~ay~to the County of Ramsey one-third of the cost of construction of a pumping station and Force main at the pit within thirty days after the completion of the pumping station and force main.~~~~i.ll that the Village of Falcon Heights and the Village of Roseville~w pay to the County one-third of the County's share of the cost of an over-flow from Lake Como into the City of St. Paul's sewers, as well as one-third of the annual cost of operating and maintaining the pumping station and force main each year. His letter also stated that Engineer L~ungren had reported the Falcon Heights' share of cost of pumping station and force main at X7.2,000.00, based upon County Engineer's estimates that were supposedly accurate. Mayor Nilsen reported that the final costs of force main and pumping station were given by the County Engineer's Offic® at ~5l~,000.00, and that costs of the Lake Como overflow and yearly oper- ational costs were not known. Approval of the resolution was not given pending further study of the Falcon Heights portion of costs and with the feeling that the Village's share based on recent figures is too high. Elec- tions ref erred Letter of May 12th from Eugene A. Monick, County Auditor, stating had received notice from the Secretary of State setting the dates the State and County Primary Election as September 9th, 1958, and State and Gounty~.General Election as November ~.th, 1958, was read to the Deputy Clerk for reply. they for the and 1008 Parks Letter of May 1ltth from Attorney Graham to Trustee Shavor, referring to the statute authorizing municipalities to require development firms to set land aside for parks, was read. It is 9ttorney Graham's opinion that section 462.645 of the State of Minnesota which was passed in 195? is only applicable to the redei~elopment corporations, such as those formed in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul whose main pur- pose is to replace slum districts with residential or residential and business areas. MGI It was moved by Utecht and seconded by Coppini that Master Gas License Installer's License #87 for Rod Button, 1401 Asbury, be approved. Motion unanimously carried. League Letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities, stating their of Minn. convention was to be held in Minneapolis, at the Hotel Pick- Mun. Nicollet, June 11, 12, and 13th was read. Attorney Graham plans to attend the Attorneys' meeting. Drainage Mayor Nilsen-read a letter from one of the residents living ad3acent Area to this area, regarding the fact that cars are driving through the Idaho & drainage area, crossing and recrossing it. Engineer L3ungren was Snelling asked to see that the barricades are widened, It was determined also that he have someone smooth the ground to where it can be seeded or sodded and cut. It was also suggested that this would be a good place for Horse Shoe Pits. Coppini will investigate. Parking It was moved by Nilsen and seconded by Utecht that the matter of a Lot Ord. parking lot ordinance be referred to Shavor for study and recommenda- tions. Motion unanimously carried. Trash It was moved by Nilsen and seconded by Shavor that the ordinance Burning regarding the burning of trash and containers for burning be Ord. referred to Clerk Utecht. Motion unanimously carried. H. L. Letter of May 22nd, from N. L. Hermes, 1709 Snelling Avenue, No., Hermes stating: "We propose to dispose of these open trash burners immed- Trash lately, and are today advising the following that rubbish is no Burning longer to be dumped and burned in open trash turners: Falcon Heights Pharmacy, Stellian Company, Falcon Heights Fost Office and Lido Cafe. Naturally, we, N. L. Hermes Flower & Gift Shop, will also abide by this proposal." was read and filed. Flame- The matter of a building permit covering the addition at the burger Flameburger was discussed and referred to Trustee Shavor with the understanding that it would be approved by the rest of the Council if Shavor felt that Flameburger could build this addition and still have ample parking space. T. C. Letter from the Twin Cities Metropolitan Planning Comm. stating they Met. would hold their annual meeting and election of officers on June 4, Planning 1958, 1:30 P. M. at the Midway Y. M. C. A., and advising that they Comm, had moved to 335 Griggs~idway Building, University at Fairview, St. Paul, 4; that they were also holding open house at their headquarters June 4th, from 11 A. M. to !~ P. M. was read and referred to David Cartwright, Chairman Falcon Heights Planning Commission. 10)09 Rubber Nilsen moved and Coppini seconded that stamp for use on sewer Stamp rental cards to be mailad out at the end: of the quarter ending Sewer June 30th, reading as follows: "This bill includes the 50¢ in- Rental crease for last quarter as the X2.00 a year increase by St. Paul Cards is retroactive to January lst, 1958." be purchased. Motion unan- imously carried. Treas. Treasurer Olsen reported Sinking Fund from tax settlement received Report in February was X16,799.72 -- 15,523.22 for November and December, X1,276.50 for January and February. There was a discussion of the Financial Statement and it was agreed by the Council and Treasurer that the Treasurer submit his Financial Statement under the old basis. Autumn There was a short discussion regarding these streets during which & Prior Engineer L~ungren stated he didn't feel it was necessary to spend Sts. any money for soil testing -- that he felt they had been able to determine the proper procedure without the testing and that they hope to have these streets taken care of in the next couple weeks. Tatum There was a discussion regarding grading and drainage of Tatum St., Street after which it was moved by Coppini, seconded by Utecht and unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED: '+WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve Tatum Street from Larpenteur Avenue to Roselawn Avenue by grading and storm sewer construction, and to assess the benefitted property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvements pursuant to Minn. Stats. Secs. 429.011 to 429.111, "NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of Falcon Heights 1. The Council will consider the improvement of such street ir: accord- ance with the report of Vernon L. L~ungren, Village Engineer, dated May 22nd, 1958, stating that the improvement is feasible and can best be carried out as a part of the street resurfacing program at this time; and the assessment of the abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minn. Stats. 429.011 to 429.111 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $9,625.00. 2. A Public Hearing shall re held on such }imposed improvement on Monday, the 9th day of June, 1958, in the Council Chambers in the Village Hall at 7:30 P. Ad., and the Clerk shall give Public Notice of such Hearing and Improvement as required by law. F. H. It was moved by Nilsen and seconded by Coppini that the Treasurer State be authorized to sign the release prepared by Falcon Heights State Bank Bank authorizing them to pick up-the X20,000,00 worth of U. S. Treasury Notes, due June 15th, 1958, deposited at the First National Bank, and authorize the Treasurer to deliver to Mr. Sanford the Custodian's Receipt, dated December 21st, 1955, upon assurances from Mr. Sanford that suitable Government Securities will replace these notes. Motion unanimously carried. Gage After discussion, it was moved by Utecht and seconded by Nilsen Const. thatthe new plans drawn up by Engineer L~ungren for the proposed Co. Gage development be referred to the Falcon Heights Planning Board. Motion unanimously carried. Mr. Gage asked that the CQun g ve him a letter stating they were not in a position at this ~~me to -1Q10 Bills Adjourr~ men t 0. K. any further development on the Hankins Property. Mayor Nilsen said he would like to talk to Harkins once more, and it was arranged that Gage, Nilsen and Shavor meet Friday night for a con- sultation with Mr. Harkins. Upon motion by Shavor, seconded by Coppini, the following bills were ordered paid: General Fund: Ernest J. Boeeard, fees as plumbing insp. and gas. Wm. Jastrow, fees as plumbing insp. and pas. A. J. Falkoski, fees as plumbing inspector Ethel E. White, services through May 29th Ryan Landscape, black dirt and sod for easement Bruce Motor Freight, frt Fire Dept. equipment Minnesota Fire Extinguisher Co., Smoke Extractor McClain, Hedman & Scheldt, supplies, clerk's Office Herman Swanson, equipment box, police car N. FT. ?ell Telephone, Mi. 6-5200, May Holden Business Forms, Interoffice Memos, clk's. off. Barry & Segall, paint fire equipment On motion the meeting adjourned at 11:55 P. M. 9.00 57.00 2.00 103.62 16.50 5.95 107.80 l~.25 10.50 23.7b 27.l~3 2.60 Signed erk. .._._.__., Approved-- ~~E'~ ~ ~~~~, Mayor. 1 C