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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_50Jan16_Special94 1 SPECIAL MEETING, MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1950 Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor George J. Shavor, Trustee Arthur A. Lindig, '" Clarence Rekstad, " Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer Frank RT. Graham, Attorney Meeting called to order at 7:48 pm. Clerk's Annual The Village Financial Statement of cash receipts, disbursements, Financial State- balances .and indebtedness, for the year ending December 31, ment 1949, was presented to the Council. After the statement had been read at length and carefully considered, Shavor moved that the Council accept and. approve said Annual Village Financial Statement and direct-the clerk to keep a copy on file for public inspection, together with a copy of the treasurer's report, and that Trustee Lindig be authorized to have the statement published in the Rose Tribune, on Thursday, January 26, 1950, if the cost of such publication does not exceed X40.00. Seoonded by Rekstad and motion carried by unanimous vote. i~inn. Amusement Co. Lindig moved adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to offers use of accept the iJiinnesota Amusement Company's offer, covering use of property at Snelling their property at Larpenteur and Snelling avenues as a skating and Larpenteur as rink, and to sign and return carbon copy of their letter of skating rink. January 16, 1950, including acceptance, as soon as tie Mayor is certain that the present insurance coverage provides protection in this case as determined by the Village Attorney. Seconded by Stewart and resolution adopted unanimously. Bills: Briggs, Gilbert, Morton, i~yle & Macartney; all services to December 31, 1949, X100.00. Clyde J. Stewart; reimbursement, x.00 3-cent postage stamps for Village, X3.00. Payment of bills moved by Lindig, seconded by Rekstad, and so ordered. Resolution desig- After disoussion, Stewart moved adoption of the following nating bank deposi- resolution - tory. RESOLVED, That Falcon Heights State Bank, of Falcon Heights, Minnesota, be and hereby is designated as a depository . for the funds of the Village of Falcon Heights. Lindig seconded and resolution adopted by unanimous vote. Fuel oil to be In connection with Northwestern Refining company bill for 1,000 charged 2~3 to Fire gallons #2 fuel oil; gross bill, X130.34, less discount, X129.38. Maintenance, 1~3 to Payment of bill had been approved at previous meeting, but there Village Hall. was question as to whether the Council wished the entire amount charged to Fire Maintenance fund. .after consideration, the clerk was directed to charge two-thirds of the net amount of the bill to the Fire Maintenance fund and one-third to Village Hall. (-~~ - J~ ~~ Apportionment Letter from County Auditor, quoting r®solution of January 9, of County Road 1950, passed by the Board of County Commissioners, providing & Bridge fund. for apportionment of Ramsey County's roadand bridge fund to various towns and villages, was presented - the Village of Falcon Heights' apportionment being X2,479.52. Fire siren to Harry Anderson reported that the siren had been installed on be sounded at the roof of the Fire Station. As assurance to the Fire Depart- 12 noon and at ment that the siren is working, Anderson asked and received 9 pm. authority from the Council to have the siren sounded daily at 12 noon and at 9:00 pm. It was also directed that the Rose Tribune be asked to carry a news item in t Ms connection. fldjournment On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 pm. Approved: Clerk Mayor REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JAI3UARY 24, 1950 Present: H. L. henry, ~dayor Geo. J. Shavor, Trustee Art Lindig, Trustee Clarence Rekstad, Trustee Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk Frank N. Graham, Attorney tibsent: Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer Meeting called to order at 7:48 pm. Comprehensive Lynn Matteson, Secretary, Mutual Service Casualty Insurance General Liabil- Company, being present, was asked to give details regarding cover- ity Insurance age on insurance policy covering the new fire truck and as to Comprehensive General Liability Policy for the Village. In this connection, possible immunity under "governmental" function was discussed, and ~datteson agreed to furnish an endorsement to the Comprehensive General Liability policy, providing waiver by the Insurance Company of this provision. Bills: Following bills were presented: Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., Jan.10,1950, Fire Dept., X8.85. Northern .States Power Co., contribution toward cost of line extension to serve Fire Hall, X190.00 'r4hite Bear Press, publishing Ordinance No. 9, X5.40 St Paul Mercury Indemnity.Co., premium on Treasurer's bond for 2-year period, X138.75 ~:: -_ _ _ _ Bills (cont'd) Miutual Service Casualty Insurance Co., premium, Compre- hensive General Liability policy, X161.94 Communications: Letter, Jan. 19, 1950, from Juran & IvIoody, as to their service on financing municipal improvements. League of isdinnesota Municipalities notice of Jan. 6, 1950, about municipal officials' short course opportunities offered by the University. On motion, the above communications were ordered filed. 14lutual Fire Fight- Proposed mutual aid agreement with the Village of Roseville to ing Assistance furnish fire fighting assistance, subject to stated conditions Agreement with in the agreement, was considared. Lindig moved, seconded by Roseville. Shavor, that the Mayor and Clerk sign the agreement on behalf of the Village. Carried by unanimous vote. Public Safety Appointment of a public safety committee and qualifications of Committee likely members were fully discussed. Stetivart moved appointment appointed. of Don Arndt as Chairman of the Public safety Committee, and of the following members to serve wit ?z him - tiwilliam R. Uteeht, `+5 alter jchiel, Paul Coppini and G. I. Lodahl. Lindig seconded and motion carried unanimously. Designate legal On recommendation of our attorney, Lindig moved adoption of the newspaper. following resolution - RESOLVED, that The White Bear Press, a legal newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Falcon Heights, be designated as the official newspaper of the Village of Falcon Heights, in which shall be published such ordinances and other matters as are required by law to be so published, and such other matters as tre council may deem it advisable and in the public interest to have published in this manner. Seconded by Shavor and resolutiar~ adopted by unanimous vote. Shelving, lockers Harry Anderson, in reporting on progress towards completion of and work bench the Village Hall ar,d Fire Station, requested permission to se- needed in Fire cure lumber for shelving in storeroom, for lockers and for a Station. work bench. Stewart moved that the Fire Department be aut'_norized to purchase plywood and other necessary materials for said purposes, with the provision that the expenditure shall not exceed X50.00. Lindig seconded and motion carried unanimously. Letter heads to In corir:ection with ordering additional letter heads and revis- be ordered. ing same to show the name and address of ~Gayor Henry and of the rew Vi1lag~e Hall, Lindig moved, seconed by Shavor, that the Clerk be authorized to purchase 500 letter heads. Carried. Adjournment: On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 pm. Approved: Cle I: aC Mayor