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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_49Dec27-QQ-w U` REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1949 Present: Lynn Matteson, mayor George J. Shavor, Trustee drthur A. Lindig, " John R. Rysgaard, " Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer Frank N. Graham, Attorney Absent: None Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm. Minutes of Regular Meeting, Nov. 22, 1949, of Special ~3eeting, Dec. 3, 1949, of Canvass- ing Board Meeting, Dec. ?, 1949, and of Special Meeting, Dec. 7, 1949, were read and approved. Corrections Minutes of Regular Meeting, Dec. 13, 1949, read and Corrected to show and Addition Art Lindig arriving at meeting at 10 pm. and to record his vote for to Minutes of adoption of Ordinance No. 9. Also the following addition was made: Dec. 13, 1949 "gamy Anderson presented a proposed ordinance No. 10, Meeting. pertaining to Pire protection. After the ordinance was read, it was referred to George Shavor for further study with instruction that it be Forwarded to our attorney for re-writing and putting in legal form." ~5inutes of December 13 meeting were then approved with said corrections and addition. Tree§urer's Treasurer Van Hoven reported balance as of November 30, 1949, of Report X39,297.62. Also reported receipt of tax settlement from County Auditor, crediting to general fund, X443.67; street and bridge, X3,252.73; fire equipment, X792.18; fire maintenance, X1,188.27; total, X5,676.85. Also received from Village of auderdale X200.00, covering two fire runs in October and December standby charge of X50.00. In reporting on balanoes in the various funds, Van Hoven stated that in view of substantial amount in street and bridge fund, the council might wish to transfer some of the street and bridge money to other funds, particularly to the public safety fund in which X245.00 was needed to meet expenses to date. Transfer X400.00 After discussion, Lindig moved, seconded by Rysgaard, that $00.00 to Public Safety be, transferred from street and bridge fund to the public safety fund. fund. Carried';by unanimous vote. Transfer X1,000 Also moved by Shavor that X1,000 be transferred from street and bridge to general fund. fund to general fund. Seconded by Lindig and motion carried unanimously. Farmers Union Application of Farmers Union Grain Terminal Assocation to sell Grain Terminal cigarettes at retail was approved. Assn. cigarette license appli- cation approved. 8 Bills: Following bills were presented for payment - Lynn Matteson, steno. work, postage, stencils, paper for ballots, etc., Bray 31, 1949 to Dec. 27, 1949, X33.35 Nr~J Bell Telephone Co. to Dec. 10, 1949, X8.85 John R. Rysgaerd, material purchased for preparing plans for village hall and fire station, X9.63. Volunteer Firemen payroll, Nov. 1949, X40.00 Harry E. Anderson, appraisal Rosetown Fire Dept. equipment June 30, 1949, X50.00, and out-of-pocket expense Dec. 21, 1949, securing water connection for new village hall and fire station, X34.75; to tal, X84.75. Henry Baden, installing police ear equipment,Sept.7, 1949, $6.55 Henry J. Dachtera,police duty, Oot~bber 1? to Oct. 30,1949, X55.80 " " " " " N D 6 1949 $148 80 ov. 1 to ec. , A.C. Zirnhelt, police duty, Oct.15 to Oct.31,1949, X54.00 " " " " " Nov.l to Dec. 7, 1949, X130.46 Dirk Postema,~+~eed Inspector expenses, 1949, X15.42 Rysgeard moved payment of bills. Lindig..s~conded~and motion carried. Bdeeting Meeting was then recessed at 9:10 pm., at which time Town Board recessed. meeting was held. Meeting After recess of 10 minutes, meeting was resumed at 9:20 pm. resumed. Treasurer's It was reported that the present X10,000 bond for the Treasurer would Bond. expire January 3, 1950. The Treasurer was directed to ask the Insurance Company for an extension of the present bond until such time as the new council will be able to act on the purchase of a bond. Deputy Clerk ®t ,the request of Clyde J. Stewart, clerk, ratteson moved, effective resolution as of December 31, 1949, rescinding of the resolution adopted by the rescinded. village council at meeting of I~ay 24, 1949, reading as follows "RESOLVED, that the appointment. of E.B. Rowley made by Clyde J. Stewart be, and tt ehereby is, approved and that deputy clerk Rowley may discharge any and all duties of the clerk and shall be paid a salary of X75 a month. This appointment shall be effective as of May 24, 1949." Seconded by Rysgaard, motion carried and said resolution declared rescinded as of Dec. 31, 1949.. agreement with The clerk presented and read to the council a letter dated December Farmers Union 21, 1949, an~.to proposed agreement between Farmers Union Grairi Grain Terminal Terminal Association and the Village ofJFalcon Heights for the furnish- re furnishing ing of water to the fire department building of the village of Falcon water to Fire Heights. After discussion, Shavor moved that the agreement be approved Dept. building. and that the Mayor and C1erY. be authorized to execute agreement on be- half of the Village. Seconded by Rysgaard and motion carried by unanimous vote. Harry Anderson Harry Anderson reported second piece of fire equipment ready and that reports second Underwriters would run test on the equipment the following day. piece of fire Inquired as to what can be done to hurry completion ofplumbing work equipment ready at the new fire station so equipment can be housed in the building. and need of occupy- Matteson was directed to contact the plumbing and heating contractor ing new Fire Station. in this connection ~~ Mayor ~Catteson Mentioning the fact that his term of office would expire as of offers to December 31, 1949, Mayor Matteson stated he wished to thank the cooperate with council for their cooperation and that he appreciated working new council. with them. He also extended best wishes to the two newly elected members of the council, H. L. Henry and Clarence Rekstad, who were present at the meeting, and offered to coops rate with the new council at any time they might wish to Dell on him. Adjournment On motion, the meeting ad3ourned at 11:30 pm. C rk Approved: ~ , Mayor REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1950 (First meeting held in Village Hall) Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor Geo. J. Shavor, Trustee Clarence Rekstad, " Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk F.alph Van Hoven, Treas. (arrived 8:40 pm.) Frank ~T. Graham, Attorney Absent: Arthur A. Lindig, Trustee Before entering upon their duties, each newly elected village officer executed his oath of office and qualified for his respective office according to meeting was then called to order by bia~or Henry at ?:50 pm. Minutes of December 27,1949 meeting read and approved. Lynn Matteson Adoption of the following resolution was moved by Shavor, seconded Resolution by Stewart, and adopted by unanimous vote - WHEREAS, Lynn Matteson served as the first B~ayor of the Village of Falcon heights from its incorporation to December. 31, 1949, and previously as Chairman of the Town Board of the Town of Rose, and WHEREAS, during all of this time he has given generously of his time and effort to matters affecting the Village and the public interest, including, among others, the incorporation of the Village, the erection of the Village Hall and Fire Station, and negotiations with the Governor of the State of Minnesota, the Legislature of the State oP Minnesota, the City of Saint Paul and the University of Minnesota. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Council of the Village of Falcon Heights, for themselves and the residents of the Pillage, hereby expresses its appreciation and thanks to ,..~.~ ,J~ Lynn Matteson for his services in the interest of the Village, and that the Council present a copy of this resolution to him. John Rysgaard It was also voted unanimously to adopt the following resolution, resolution moved by Shavor, seconded by Henry - Y~'HEREAS, John F,ysgaard was elected to the office of trustee on the first council of the Village of Falcon FieigYits and served from the time of the incorporation of the Village to December 31, 1949, and ~YiiER.EAS, during his term of office he has given generously of his time and effort to matters affecting the Village, and ~iiHEREAS, he has taken a special interest in the planning and erection of the Village Hall and Fire Station and has devoted much time in connection with its construction, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that. the Village Council of the Village of Falcon Heights, for themselves and the residents of the Village, hereby expresses its appreciation and thanks to John Rysgaard for his services in the interest of the Village, and that the Council present a copy of this resolution to him. Acting Mayor Consideration was given to appointment of an Acting Mayor to appointed. perform the duties ofthe duly elected Mayof'during the letter's absence. Nominations were requested. George J. Shavor was nominated, and t'~ere being no further nominations, Shavor was declared duly appointed to the office of Acting Mayor. Justice of the Shavor moved that the bond of the newly elected Justice of the Peace and Con- Peace be set in the amount of X500, and that the bond of the stable bonds. newly elected Constable be in the amount of X500. Seconded by Rekstad and unanimously carri ed. Bonds approved. Said bonds were then presented to and examined by the Council. Shavor moved approval of bonds as submitted, seconded by Rekstad, and motion carried by unanimous vote. By-Laws Henry brought up the matter of adopting a set cif by-laws govern- proposed ing the conduct and procedure of the Council. After discussion, Shavor moved appointment of a committee of three, of which the Clerk be a member, to draw up a set of by-laws. Seconded by Rekstad, motion carried and Henry, Stewart and Graham duly appointed to act as such a committee. Inaurance needed. Harry Anderson pointed out that insurance coverage should be on 2nd fire truck. provided for the newly acquired second Fire truck. After dis- cussion, Stewart moved appointment of a committee, consisting of Shavor and Anderson, to investigate and purchase immediately full insurance coverage for said truck. Seconded by Rekstad and carried. Install Siren on Anderson next brought up the matter of having a siren installed Fire Station roof on the roof of the Fire station, stating that the phone exten- sions to firemen's hor-es, still in effect, were arranged only for the period during which tYie P'ire department occupied its former quarters. Stewart moved that Anderson be authorized to employ help to put up the siren, provided liability insurance can bo secured for them; otherwise authorize him to employ an insured roofing contractor. t 1 1 91` Additional Fire Anderson called attention to the fact that while there is hose hose needed. enough to equip both fire rigs, there is none to replace mil- dewed, wet or frozen hose, also that better insurance rates can be had if needed replacement hose is provided. On Anderson's recommendation as to additional hose requirements, Shavor moved that our attorney b® requested to prepared advertisements Por bids for 1,500 feet of 2~" double-jacket hose and for ?OO feet of 12" double-jacket hose for consideration at the next meeting of the council. Seconded by Stewart and motion carried by unanimous vote. To estimate After discussion, Shavor moved that a coaunittee b® appointed, con- receipts & dis- sisting of Yan Hoven, Anderson and Shavor, to prepare a report, buraements of estimating receipts and disbursements of the Pillage for the balance Village for of the year, the report to be presented at the next meeting. balance of year. Rekstad seconded. Carried. Celotex proposed With regard to putting in ceilings in Village Hall kitchen and for oeilings, dormitory, Anderson reported that wire lath and plaster would cost kitchen and dorm- about X150, but that sheet rook or Celotex would cost around $100. itory, new Village Anderson was directed to get a definite price figure on a Celotex Hall. job and to report on same at the next meeting. Street lights Seaborn spoke of the need of a street light on Larpenteur and proposed Holton, stating he had talked with the County Engineer and with Tony Schmidt, County Commissioner, about the matter. Also that he had talked with City of St Paul officials as to installing a light. on the east aide of Hamline - opposite Blomberg's Store - at the intersection of Iowa. Said city and village residents requesting this feel the light should be installed as a traffic safety measure. Henry agreed to write Commissioner Mortenson, of St Paul, regarding the matter. Treasurer's After reporting that Treasurer's report, summarizing reoeipts Bond and disbursements for 1949, had been furnished to the Clerk, Yan Hoven brought up the question of the Treasurer's bond which the council was to pass on in accordance with action taken at the previous meeting. He then read a letter from the St Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, stating if bond for $10,000 is taken for two-year period, that premium will b® $138.75, or a saving of 15~ on the second year. Check signatures Yan Hoven also asked the council to authorize signatures of the acxk~co[xic~fltc~z Mayor, Clerk and Treasurer on checks to be issued. Treasurer's Bond Rekstad moved purchase of a bond for the Treasurer in the amount for 2-year period of X10,000 for two-year period, from the St Paul Fire and urine authorized. Insurance Company. Motion seconded by Shavor and carried by unanimous vote. Authorize check Shavor moved adoption of the following resolution - sf gnatures. RESOLVED; that the mayor, H. i. Henry; the clerk, Clyde J. Stewart; and Treasurer, Ralph yan Hoven, together, are authorized to sign checks or drafts against the funds of the Village of Falcon :teights on deposit at the Falcon Heights State Bank. Seconded by Rekstad and adoption of resolution ordered by unanimous vote. Clerk's Annual Financial State- On recommendation of and motion by Henry, seconded by Shavor, it was ment. voted unanimously to ask the Public Examiner to assist in preparing 92 the Clerk's Annual Financial report to be presented to the council at a special meeting, January 16. Communications: The following communications were read and ordered filed:. Letter of January 4, 1950, from County Surveyor, reporting lower overhead rate of 5~, staffing January 1, 1950. Letter from Attorney Graham, dated Dec. 29, 1949, as to charges. in connection with rezoning requests that should be paid for by those requesting the rezoning. Letter from Lynn ~datteson about contacting the plumbing and heating contractor, far. ~interer, as to when the Village could begin occupying the new Village Ha11. Application of Applicatioh;,Fof-;~Jatie :~. Keller, of the Keller store, 1407 Jane~~. Keller Larpenteur Ave., to sell cigarettes at retail, was considered. to sell cigarettes Shavor moved approval of said license, seconded by Rekstad, approved. and motion carried. Rekstad and After discussion, it was agreed that Rekstad would cooperate Reichow to with Building Inspector Reichow on building ordinance revisions cooperate on and additions. building ordin- anee revisions. Bills: Following bills were presented: Ramsey Co. Treas., work on streets, Nov.26 to Dec.25,1949, X190.03 " " " Dec. electric lighting, streets, $34.50 American Linen Supply Co., Dec. linen service, Fire Dept., X6.55 miller Davis Co., clerk's financial statement forms X1.97 Inter City Printing Co., 1,000 #10 mailing envelopes X10.20 Steve Caswell, moving file case & clerk's supplies X6.00 NW Bell Telephone Co., Jan. 1 charges, Fire Dept. X11.00 Baden's Pure Gil Service, gasoline, Dec.6&26,Fire Dept. X4.41 Northwestern Refining Co., 1000 gals. fuel oil X130.34 Geo.Swanson, Vo1.Firemen's payroll, Dec. 1949 X21.00 St Paul Electric Co., bal. Jan. 9, elec. work Village Hall and Fire Station X783.30 A.V. YVinterer & Son, bal. Jan. 9, heating and plumbing work,Village Hall and Fire Station X2,733.25 Rekstad moved, seconded by Shavor, that bills be paid. Carried. :r„ Appraisal of Status of agreeing on an appraisal of Town Hall with Roseville Town Hall and Lauderdale was discussed. Stewart moved that George Shavor be authorized to act for Lindig, who is on the Tt~rwn Hall apprai- sal Committee, in case Lindig is unable to serve because of his recent in3ury, and that Shavor.be directed to check into the matter with the purpose of bringing in a report at the ne~ct meet- ing. Rekstad seconded and motion carried unanimously. Posting Shavor moved that three posting places be as follows: places. (1),Blomberg's Store, Iowa and Hamline avenues. (2) National Tea Store, Larpenteur and Snelling avenues. (3) Gibbs School, Cleveland & Larpenteur avenues. Seconded by Stewart and motion carried. i. Election hours, Rekstad moved, seconded by Shavor, that the polls at Pillage 3 pm. to 8 pm. elections be kept open from 3 pm. to 8 pm. lotion carried. re ular Council meetings, After discussion, Henry moved that~eetings of the council be time, place,dates held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at 7:30 pm., in the new Pillage Hall, with provision that if the meeting date falls on a legal holiday, that the meeting be held on the next secular day. Seconded by Rekstad and carried by unanimous vote. General Liability Liability insurance for the Village, with respect to various Insurance Village activities, was discussed. Shavor moved that the Village purchase a Comprehensive General Liability Policy; bodily injury liability - ~25,000~~50,000 limits; property damage liability - ~5,000%25,000 limits; annual premium, X169.31, in accordance with the offer of the .~lutuel Service Insurance Companies, in their letter of Jan. 10, 1950. Rekstad seconded and motion carried. Census figures to Shavor called attention to the fact that census figures for the be checked with Village will determine to what extent the village will share in area supervisor cigarette and liquor tax distributions, and that status of students in quonset huts will be an important factor. Agreed that Shavor would cor_tact area supervisor and report on the mai.ter as soon as possible. To terminate Town Now that .;~eetings may be hold at cur new village hall, Shavor moved Hall expense shay- that the Clerk be directed to write the Village of Ecseville, ing agreement. terminating any agreement or arrangement with respect to sharing expenses or upkeep of the Town Hall after December 31, 1949. .lotion seconded by Rekstad and carried unanimously. Safety deposit Clerk brought up the matter of keeping certificates of title box authorized. and other valuable papers of the Village in a safe place, stating that a safety deposit box at the Falcon Heights State Bank can be rented for X6.04 per year. rdoved by Stewart, seconded by Rekstad, and motion carried. Public Safety The mrzt~er of appointing a public safety commissioner was con- Commissioner siderad and Don Arnt was introduced to the council and recommended for the job. After some discussion, it was agreed that the matter be laid over until the following meeting. 'Need Commissioner Stewart moved appointment of Dirk Postema as deed Commissioner appointed. for the year 1950. Rekstad seconded. Carried by unanimous vote and Postema declared duly appointed to office. Village Assessor Henry rioved that Gilliam Torgerson be recommended to serve as Village assessor. Seconded by Shavor and carried unanimously. Light glare from Seaborr_ reported motorists have complained of glare from lights at new filling station. new filling station, at Hamline and Larpenteur, and that lights have since been lowered. Seaborn was asked to check with respect to t'riisrbondition, especially when driving west on Larpenteur. Adjournment On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 pm. Approved: ' C rk Mayor