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REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1950
Present:
H. L. Henry, Mayor
George J. Shavor, Trustee
Arthur A. Lindig, "
Clarence Rekstad, "
Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk
Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer
Frank N. Graham, Attorney
Meeting called to order at 7:40 pm. Minutes of Regular Meeting, October 10, and
of Special Meeting, October 17, were approved as read, on motion by Shavor,
seconded by Lindig.
Bills: State Treasurer, Install classification ledger, X47.25
Japs-Olson Co.,Classification sheets, tabs, index, X9.15
Japs-Olson Co., 100 Journal sheets, X2.20
Ramsey Co. Treas., Street work, 8-26 to 9-25-b0, $1,180.49
" " " Street lighting, Sept., X34.50
Fielding & Shepley, Inc., 130.6 tons gravel, 9-13 & 14, $52.24
John Leinen, cutting weeds, Northome add'n., 8-25, X12.00
Northwestern Bell Tel. Co., ~i. 5050, Oct. I, X12.10
" " " " Ne. 5200, Oct. 10, $9.05
E.G. Clinton Co. , Kohler Light plant, x$159.00 •
Rekstad moved payment, seconded by Lindig, and so ordered.
9dr. Gustafson Mr. Gustafson, appearing in behalf of the Falcon Heights
re post office business men, said they had checked the proposed post offf ce
resolution. resolution and had no oorreetions or additions to offer.
Said the business men appreciated what the Council had done.
Post Office The following resolution was then moved by Stewart, seconded
Resolution: by Lindig, and unanimously adopted:
~f(IiEREAS, the Village of Falcon Hei ghts is located in the center
of a populous and growing urban area which includes the Village of
Lauderdale, the Village of Roseville, the proposed Village of Arden
Hills and Mounds View Township and the northwest extremity of the City of St
Paul; and
WHEREAS, within the past five years this area has grown at an
exceedingly fast rate and according to the preliminary figures of the
1950 Federal census the population of the Village of Falcon Heights is
3,861; the population o#' the Village of Lauderdale is 1,032; the popu-
lation of the Village of Roseville is 6,433; the population of the
Township of Mounds View is 6,173; and the incorporation census of the
proposed Village of Arden Hills is 313; and
WHEREAS, the nearest United States Post Office branches serving
this area are located at University and Snelling and at Como and Carter
Avenues and are so inaccessible to this area that most of the residents
and businessmen of the area are forced to transact their business in the
main Post Office located in the down town area of the City of St Paul; and
•. WHEREAS, the residents and the businessmen of this area have __ _ .
long Pelt the need for the establishment of a United States Post Office
in this vicinity in view of the increase in population and the increase _ .
of business; and , .,w
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WHEREAS, there is a well developed business section located on
Larpenteur Avenue near Snelling Avenue in the Village of Falcon Heights
which includes a bank, several stores, the Farmers Union Grain Terminal
building and the Village Hall and Fire Station of the Village of
Falcon Heights; and
WHEREAS, this business section is located in the approximate
center of the above-mentioned area and is near the intersection of
two fine, well-traveled highways easily accessible to the entire area
and would be an ideal location for a United States Post Office;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESULV`r;D, that the Village 6d'uneil of the
Village of Falcon Heights, Ramsay County, ~dinnesota, hereby go on
record as favoring and requesting the establishment of a United States
Post Office near the corner of Larpenteur Avenue and Snelling Avenue,
in the Village of Falcon Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota, and that
the Clerk be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to deliver a
Dopy of this resolution to Congressman Eugene J. McCarthy and to
Postmaster Arthur A. Van Dyke, and the Mayor and all council men are
authorized and directed to do any act or thing which may be necessary,
helpful or expedient in having the necessary action taken by the proper
authorities for the establishment of such a Post Office.
Attorney re issuing Henry read Attorney Graham's letter of October 23,
marriage licenses, reporting on these and other matters.
leasing Village
Hall, Roe Tribune
as legal newspaper,
Public Employes
Retirement act.
Piano at Town After discussion, Shavor moved that the Village
Hall for sale. advertise the piano which we acquired in division
of personal property with Roseville, giving the
Village of Roseville liras t chance to purchase it.
Lindig seconded. Carried.
Ramsey County Letter relative to 1951 dues of X50.00 was again dis-
Planning Commission cussed. Henry moved that we refer the question of con-
membership tinuing our membership to the Falcon Heights Planning
Commission for their recommendation. Seconded by Shavor
and so ordered.
Fire Department ,'c ~ ~ '.
Letter from E: `~i. ~Ecs~iah"'relative Ito the Fire Department
Committee. Seaborn committee wasp,read and discussed. Stan Seaborn, being
resigns. present, offered his resignation as a member of the
Fire Department Committee due to the fact that the
business he represents now requires him to be out of town
much of the time. Shavor moved that the Council accept
with reluctance Seaborn's resignation and that he be ex-
tended a vote of thanks and appreciation for his work on
the cematittee. Stewart seconded and motion carried by
unanimous vote.
Resolution designating After discussion, the following resolution was moved by
Rose Tribune as Legal Shavor, secoa~ded by Henry, and unanimously adopted:
Newspaper.
RESOLVED, that the rosolutions passed by the Village
Council of Falcon Heights on September 6, 1949 and January 24,
1950, designating The White Bear Eress as the official news-
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Resolution - Rose paper of the Village of Falcon Heights be, and they hereby
Tribune, legal are, rescinded;
newspaper (eont'd)
RESOLVED FURTHER, that '£he Rose Tribune, a legal newspaper of
general circulation in the Village of Falcon Heights, be, and
it hereby is, designated as the official newspaper of the
Village of Falcon Heights in which shall be published such
ordinances and other matters as are requirod by law to be so
published, and such other matters as the Council may deem it
advisable and in the public interest to have published in
this manner.
Proposed changes, Attorney Graham reviewed proposed changes in building code
Ordinance No. 3. Ordinance No. 3, as set forth in proposed Ordinance No. 10.
henry moved that Rekstad contact our Planning Commission on
questions which occurred. Lindig seconded and- motion carried.
Proposal to lease Vitas considered. and agreement reached to have Shavor draw up
Village Hall to and discuss terms with leaders of the Chu rch group.
Presbyrterian Churl~h
group.
Public hearing on After discussion, Henry moved authorizing issuance of a notice
Rose awn, Han~3ine, of Public Hearing on street plan for the area bounded by Rose-
Garden and Holton lawn, Hamline, Garden and Holton, such notice to be published
area Street Plan. in the November 3, 1950, issue of The Rose Tribune, the hearing
to be held at 8:30 pm., Tuesday, November 14,.1950. Lindig
seconded and so ordered by unanimous vote.
Reply to University The Treasurer was asked to acknowledge Mr. Middlebrook's letter
letter re Village of September 13, stating that it had been referred to the
Hall and Fire Station Council and that an answer would be given as soon as possible.
lot.
Ad3ournment: On motion, the meeting ad3ourned at 11:45 pm.
Approved: lerk
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Mayor
SPECIAL MEETING, THURSDAY, OCT. 26, 1950
Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor
George J. Shavor, Trustee
Arthur A. Lindig, »
8tyderJ. Stewart, Clerk
Frank N. Graham, Attorney
Absent: Clarence Rekstad, Trustee
Ralph Van $oven, Treasurer
Meeting called to order at 8:00 pm., for the ptanpose of dis-
cussing the proposed Street plan for the Roselawn, Hamline, Garden and
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Adjournment:
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Approved:
Bolton area with the property owners - Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Stoss, 1869 Holton; Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Klatt, 1376 Roselawn;
and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Pothen, Jr., 1889 Hamline, all of whom
were present. Messrs. Williams anal Gallaher, of the Planning
Commission, were also present. Attorney Graham explained
provisions of the statute relating to adoption by the
Yillage Council of a street plan for a particular area, such
as recommended by our Planning Commission for the area
bounded by Roselawn, Hamline, Garden and Holton. It was also
explained that the Yillage had no funds with which to purchase
streets, but will accept anal maintain streets if put in proper
condition and brought up to grade by the developers. After
a full discussion, the property owners indicated they were in
agreement with the street plan as submitted by the Planning
Commission.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 pm.
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REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1950
Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor
Geo. J. Shavor, Trustee
Clarence Rekstad, "
Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk
Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer
Frank N. Graham, Attorney
Abstint: Arthur A. Lindig, Trustee
Meeting called to order at ?:45 P.M. Minutes of October 24 meeting and of Speoial
meeting, October 26, approved as read.
Bills: G. S. Seaborn, chocking roads, 3-26 to 11-7-50, X66.00
Ramsey Co. Treas., street lighting, Oct., X34.50
Electric Supply Co., boxes, switch, swiveler, $8.61
Max & G. Buetow, architectural servioes, final payt., X409.76
Ramsey Co. Planning Com'n., contribution, year starting 9-50,50.00
Dennis Kurkowski, balance due on Howard piano, X20.00
H.L. Henry, expense, League regional meeting, Oct. 4, $6.00
Briggs ,Gilbert,l[p~~gn,Kyle & Macartney, legal services
to Oct. 31, 1950, X150.00
Northern States Power Co., Electric, 11-12-50, X17.83
John Rysgaard, medicine cabinet, psint,thinner, $69.11
Northern States Power Co., water heater electric, 11-12, X5.33
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., Mi 5050, Nov 1, X12.25
St Paul Book & Stationery, supplies, Fire Dept., X8.92
Falcon Heights Hardware, supplies, Oct., X11.15
Geo. E. Swanson, Vol. Firemen payroll, Oct., X93.00
Baden's Pure Oil, gasoline-kerosene, X9.73
American Linen Supply, linen service, Oct., X13.21
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Rekstad moved payment of bills, Shavor seconded, and so ordered.
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Snow plowing Letter of November 9, 1950, from County Engineer, enclosing map showing
of streets on which snow plowing is scheduled, was read and discussed. Henry moved
that the same streets as shown be plowed when necessary. Seconded by
Rekstad and motion carried unanimously.
Hearing on Mayor Henry declared open the public hearing on the proposed street
Street Plan plan for the area bounded by Roselawn, Hamline, Garden and Holton, in
accordance with posted and published notices. The 56ayor exhibited
the proposed plan and copies were passed around. Four members of the
Planning Commission were present. After discussion, during which there
was no ob3ection to the plan, the following resolution, on motion by
Henry, seconded by Shavor, was unanimously adopted; the Clerk being
requested to certify a copy of the plan for recording with the Registe r
of Deeds as required by statute -
Resolution: RESOLVED, that the street plan for the area bounded by Holton, Rose-
la~nm, Hamline and Garden, filed with the Village council and
recommended by the Planning Commission, be and it hereby is adopted
and approved as the official map of this portion of the Village of
Falcon Heights, indicating the proposed future extension of streets
and the proposed widening of existing stre~sts in this area as set
out in Sec. 471.28 of t,~e4.Minnesota ~~5tatutes. '`- ,
Stepnitz W. F. Stepnitz and Don Julen appeared before the Council in connection
proposed with the proposed nszoning of certain described property owned by
rezoning Snelling Manor, Inc., Center Manor, Inc., Idaho Manor, Ina., and
W.F. Stepnitz, so as to permit building of a five-car garage for
apartment tenants. Messrs. ~tialliams and Gallaher, of the Planning
Commission, took part in the discussion that followed. Stepnitz
and Julen were advised that without the filing of a petition the
Council could take no action in the matter.
Ramsey County ~tias again considered and discussed. On recommendation of the
Planning Falcon Heights Planning Commission, Shavor moved payment of con-
Commission tribution of $50.00 to the Ramsey County Planning Commission for
Membership the year commencing September, `1950.
Shavor and George Shavor then tendered his resignation as a member of the
Reichow resign Ramsey County Planning Commission, explaining that he always felt
from Planning the Planning Commission should be composed of members other than
Commission government officials. Dwight Reichow also submitted his resignation
from said Planning Commission because of the press of other
activities. Stewart moved that both resignations be accepted and
that Messrs. Shavor and Reichow be extended a vote of thanks for
their services on the Commission in behalf of the Village. Seconded
by Henry and carried by unanimous vote.
Williams and On motion by Henry, seconded by Rekstad, it was then voted unanimously
Gallaher to appoint Lorris Williams and J. A. Gallaher to membership on the
appointed. Ramsey County Planning Commission for the unexpired terms of George
Shavor and Dwight Reichow, respectively.
Rent Letter as to aaptration of rent control in the Village area unless
Control the Council acts prior to December 31, 1950, to continue it, was
read and discussed. .Action was postponed until the general feeling
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of resi dents for or against continuing said controls could be
determined.
Building permits
authorized, Lot 1, After discussion, Shavor moved that the Building Inspector be
Larpenteu r Villa authorized to issue building permits on the N.N. 209.29 ft. x
295.40 ft, Lot 1, Larpenteur Villa, as divided approximately
into lots of 52-foot frontage, inasmuch as these lots will corre-
spond with those previously established on the east portion of
Lot 1, facing Hamline Avenue, and inasmuch as the total area of
each lot exceeds 10,000 square feet. Seconded by Stewart and
carried by unanimous vote.
Permission to Following discussion, and on recommendation of Building Inspector
divide 280 ft. Reiehow, Shavor moved that the 280-foot part of Lot 8, of Annie
part, Lot 8, L. Hendriekson's Acre lots, lying south cf'the north 570 feet and
Annie L. Hen- north of the south 431.85 feet, be permittiad to be d~ ~ed into
drickson's Acre four approximately 70 ft. x 285 ft. lots, inasmuch as~uch lotE
lots - will exceed the maximum requirement of 10,000 square feet. Seoonded
by Henry and unanimously carried.
Sweitzer bill John Rysgaard, being present, reported that in checking General
adjustment Contractor Sweitzer's bill, he found that allowance had not been
made for deductions from the original contract as per changes ~.n.~
the plans and specifications as agreed to and approved by resolution,
July 12, 1949, making a difference of about X1,700 less in the
balance shown as Final payment. Henry moved final payment of J.S.
Sweitzer & Son, Inc. bill covering general construction work in the
amount of X9,925.08, sub3eet to checking by the Treasurer of
payments made and to his recommendation of necessary fund transfers
to permit payment at the next regular meeting. ,~havor seconded
and so ordered by unanimous vote.
Architect Stewart moved approval of final payment of Architect Buetow's bill
Buetow's in the amount of X409.75. Shavor seconded and carried unanimously.
bill.
Vote thanks Mayor Henry then moved that John Rysgaard be exte~ed a vote of
to Rysgaard thanks and appreciation for outstanding services rendered in con-
nection with the planning and construction of the Village Hall and
Fire Station, and that the Clerk be requested to send i~r. Rysgaard
s copy of this resolution. Rekstad seconded and resolution adopted
by a unanimous vote.
Trash cans Henry presented a circular showing size and prices of waste disposal
for business sans. After discussion, Shavor moved, seconded by Rekstad, that
area. the matter be tabled until next spring. Motion carried.
Public Employees The Public Employees Retirement Act with respect to the Village was
Retirement Assn. discussed. Attorney Graham will write to Village Employees whose
salaries are subject to the provisions of the Act.
Clerk reports The Clerk read a letter from the Telephone Company in answer to
Phone service- his inquiry regarding the measured type of service. Also reported
Post Office_ on Eckman contacting the Postmaster as to establishing a U.S.
division R.E. Post office in Falcon Heights, post office inquiry regarding
building permits, and letters received from Congressman Eugene
with Roseville. J. McCarthy and Postmaster Van Dyke• Also that Roseville
reported they were mailing for signatures copies of proposed
agreement covering division of real estate with the Village of
Roseville.
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Eckman letter Was read and Shavor will discuss with Fire Chief Swanson
re needs of proposed rapairs and laundry equipment.
the Fire
Department.
Letter of Fire The matter of commending the Fire Depart meat personnel for their
Department re recant public Fi re Department demonstration was considered. It
public demon- was agreed that Mayor Henry should commend them by letters on
stration. behalf of the council.
Village Election The matter of appointing the following election officers to serve
fudges and clerks at the Village Election, Tuesday, December 5, 1950, was considered -
Judges: G.S. Seaborn
Mrs. Ethel Yi~hite
Clerks: Mrs. Rhodie Arndt
Walter Schiel
Mrs. Beatrice Bawden
Henry moved appointment of said fudges and clerks. Shavor seconded
and motion carried. by unanimous vote.
Election Rekstad moved that the Clerk be authorized to purohase necessary
supplies election supplies and also needed verified account forms. Henry
seconded and so ordered.
Ad3ournment: On motion, the meeting adjourned at 12:50 A.M., Nov. 15, 1950.
Approved: lerk
Mayor
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