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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_59Sep24~~~~ REC,ULAR r~EETING SEPTEMBER 2~th, 1959. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M., the following Council Members being present: Harold C. Nilsen, D1layor; George J. Shavor, Trustee; Willis Warkentien, Trustee; Paul Coppini, Trustee and Wm. R. Utecht, Clerk. Also present were Frank N. Graham, Village Attorney; V'lm. E. Olsen, Treasurer, Vernon L. Ljungren, Village Engineer; Nick Christensen, Building Inspector and Ethel E. White, Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer. ?~.Rinutes of August 2ltth were az~proved as submitted. it4inutes of August 27th were approved as corrected (Page 1286, last paragraph changed to read: '~Nlarkentien: I feel we should try this means. I would just as soon go along with one firm rather than get one combined bid from a group of firms.") i~rlinutes of the Special meeting of September 3rd were approved. as submitted. ~Jiinutes of the regular meeting of September 10th were approved as submitted. i~Rinutes of the special hearing of September 21st were approved as submitted. Watermain Attorney Graham introduced Robert Sanders of Juran ~ Moody and Financing: stated we are going ahead with the watermain and have to pay the contractors some money in about 1 month. We have to keep the watermain and the pumping station together because they are part of one project. Ljungren presented figures showing that the installation of the watermain together with the Snelling Avenue tunnel and connection of the Larpen teur Avenue Crossings would cost approximately ~E67,000.00. This money will be needed in October 1959 when this .work is completed. He estimated that all costs for the pumping station would not exceed X531,000.00 and. might be less than that figure depending upon the cost of the site and location. This - portion of the total cost would not be needed until the pumping station was-contracted for which might be in 1960, R4r. Sanders discussed the problem of financing at length with the Council. He pointed out that, in his opinion, the Village would be better off by arranging for permanent financing at this time to provide funds for the entire project ratY~er than attempt tem-oor- ary financing of a portion now and the balance later. He recommends setting up a X98,000.00 bond issue divided info two series of issues. Series A to be issued now in the amount of 467,000.00 a.nd Series B to be issued later for an amount not exceeding ~t31,000.00. He pointed out that if, by reason of law costs, payment cif connec- tion charges, or prepayment of assessments, the entire X31,000.00 is not needed, the Village would sell only tha±, portion that was needed to complete the project, After further discussion of the bond market and interest rates, T.:4r. Sanders presented a proposed agreement between the Village and Juran & Moody, Inc. relating to the bond issue, The proposed agreement was discussed. It was moved by Utecht, seconded by Vrarkentien a2~d unanimously ~3~~ voted that the 1v2ayor and the Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement with Juran & Moody, Inc., relating to the issuance of approximately X98,000.00 in Larpen teur Avenue V~ater Main Improvement Bonds; X67,000.00 of which will be Series A bonds issued immediately to pay the estimated cost of laying the water main and the balance of ~G31,000.00 to be series B Bonds to be issued as necessary to complete the necessary pumping station, at an average net interest rate not exceeding ~.7b~ for the series A bonds and that the Village Attorney be authorized to work with Juran & T.Qoodyi Inc, to see that the necessary steps are taken in connection with the issuance of the bonds. Squad car After discussion, it vras moved by Shavor, seconded by V~a.rken- radio service tien and unanimously voted that the Village enter into a contract vrith '.!Motorola Communications of Chicago to have Capitol Electronics Co,, St. Paul, service our squad car radio at X7.70 per month, including labor and material; said con- tract to be dated as of September 1st., 1959. Volunteer Letter of September 16th, from Gordon E. Nelson] Fire Chief Firemen recommending the acceptance of new applicants for membership in the Falcon Heights Volunteer Fire Department was read. After discussion, the council voted as followsa The approval of T)onald E. Pantzar, 1603 Hollywood. Court in Falcon Heights, was moved by Utecht, seconded by, Nilsen and unanimously carried. The approval of Robert Luey, 1745 No. Pascal in Falcon Heights, was moved by Nilsen, seconded by Coppini and unanimously carried. The approval of Harlan Newell, 1178 Ruggles in Roseville, was moved by Warkentien, seconded by Nilsen. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: '~s~arkentien9 Aye; Shavory Nay; Utecht, Nay; Coppini, Nay; Nilsen, Nay. It was moved by Utecht, seconded by Nilsen and unanimously voted that Theodore Fenske, Jr., 1570 Vincent, in Falcon Heights and. Rodney Olsen, 1589 Hollywood Court in Falcon Heights be approved upon receipt of Doctor's report certifying that they are physically fit. Repair Chgs. It vr~s moved by Shavor, seconded by Nilsen and carried that the Tank Truck tank truck expense be prorated 1/3 to the Fire Department and 2/3 to the Sewer Rental account. Rees - Nat'l. Messrs. Rees, Julep and Goldman as well as Atty. Claude Allen were Tea. Add. present representing the Rees' Interests. J. W. Hawks, represent- ing Carl L. Gardner & Associates, Professional Planners, was also present. Utecht read report prep:~red and submitted by Hawks entitled "Snelling & Larpenteur Land Use Report" which concluded as follows: "The granting of the permit would not be in the best interests of the Village for the following reasons 1. the plans for upgrading of the "Welling Larpenteur Intersection are not in final form. 2. Offstreet parking as exists is below minimum standard, and any addition will nc~eas~ the deficiency. 3. The access drive to the existing parking lot to the west is so 18c~ated as to interfere with traffic movement LJ 1 J ~~~ and the proposed entrance would increase the problem. Rees and Allen feel that them will still be plenty of room for parking even after the 50~ addition, due to the change in the nature of the business from a super market to a clothing store, 7.oan office and laundromat. The Council will try to reach a decision and inform Atty. Allen of their findings by October 5th. Mr. Rees then asked for permission to go ahead with alterations and partitioning for the loan company and the laundromat, leaving the outside walls the same, without prejudice to the pending application for a building permit for the addition. It was moved by Shavor, seconded by Nilsen and unanimously voted that the Building Inspector be authorized to furnish Rees with permits for the alterations at 15l~9 and 1551 W. Larpenteur, consisting of alterations and inside partitions for the Laundromat and the Loan Company, at an estimated cost of X8,000.00 without prejudice to the pending application for a building permit for the addition. T. A. Schifsky Utecht moved that the Clerk and. the Mayor be authorized to sign Contract for the contract entered into with T. A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc., Street work for street work. Seconded by Coppini and unanimously carried, Herbst Water Utecht moved that the Clerk and the ~Rayor be authorized to sign Main Contract the contract entered into with Herbst Construction Company re- lating to the Larpenteur Avenue Watermain Improvement. Seconded by Warkentien and unanimously carried. Streets Ljungren reported that Gage gave Craig Company the contract to blacktop the streets in Falcon Woods No. 2, Craig to proceed with the work as soon as possible this Fall. Parking Lot L~ungren has been working with Hermes regarding the black-topping of the car wash parking lot. Hermes has agreed to cut present grade at property line down !t inches. Ponding Area The State is proceeding with the Larpenteur Avenue Drainage Study to find out what the effect would be on the Idaho--Snelling ponding area - the thought being that the Highway Department may be able to absorb the expense over and beyond what the Village intended to spend. They are thinking in terms of an under-ground pumping station and possibly under-ground drainage tile, also an arrangement with the City of St. Paul tes~ permit pumping as soon as it starts to rain rather than waiting until the peak load has passed, Pumping Station Graham reported he has contacted the State Board of Health and they are sending him a copy of their rules and regulations, He has also spent some time checking the law as to the effect of condemnation proceedings on private restrictions. Village Hall I~et•trr of September 3rd from Eric Lindquist Landscape Service Landscaping 1790 Carl Street was read. After discussion, it was moved by V,Farkentien, seconded by Shavor and unanimously voted that the Village proceed with the landscaping as outlined at a cost of 4k250.00. Adjournment On motion, the meeting adjourned at lls?~5 P. M. Signed /(~~ ~ .~!~,~'~C"-G ~/~ Clerk Approve ~?~~ gayor. I~~II L _J 1 1