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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_51Jul242.13 I1 I Barthel Fire Chief Swanson stated that a former volunteer fireman, for paid Kenneth Barthel, had applied for the paid main vacancy on the Fire vacancy Department and that he was considered qualified fbr the position. Said Barthel is a single man and would also become a sleeper. Raincoats, In order to have a full set of personal equipment, Swanson recommended boots, purchase of an additional four raincoats, four pairs of boots and helmeta four helmeta. Voting The Clerk reported that in contacting the Minneapolis Election Bureau Booths re purchasing of voting booths, that they were unable to quote price at this time, but offered to loan booths to the village when needed. Trash Needed for the Larpenteur-Snelling business area were again discussed. Cans Rekstad moved that four Solar System waste disposal cans, ~DYIt 130,16 ~ 26g x 34-3~8, at X22.40 each, be pu rehased. Seconded by Stewart and carried by unanimous vote. Claim The c1 erk called attention to an item under new state legislation, forms in the May, 1951 issue of Mirsnesota Municipalities magazine, as Follows: "Requiring taoat claims be verified is supplanted by a requirement that a declaration be made under penalties of per3ury but vrithout the use of an oath." As a matter of economy, the clerk was di reeted to use up the present supply of verified account forms, numbering about 800, before ordering the new claim fb rm. University Letter of July 6 from Attorney Graham, relative to submission of Lease appraisal to Board of Regents, was read. Ad3ournment On motion, the .meeting adjourned at 11:40 P.M. -~-., Approved: ~ ~ C / /~r t ~T ~ ayor ~ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY L4, 1951 f Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor George J. Shnvor, Trustee C hrence Rekstad, Trustee Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk Ralph van Hoven, Treasurer Frank N. Graham, Attorney Absent:. Arthur A. Lindig, Trustee Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. and minutes of July 10, 1951, meeting approved as read. ~t 4 Bills: McClain & Redman Co., stationery, X3.50 Walter S. Booth & Son, 6 license forms, 24¢ Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., Mi 5050, 7-1-51, ,$13.45 Dwight Reichow, fees, permits 153 thru 163, X72.14 Northwest Publications, Inc., legal weed notice, pro rata share,~5.00 George Swanson, extra time, June 11 and 13, 1951, X30.00 " " " " July 14 and 16, 1951, X30.00 R.A.Myers & Co., 2 brooms & scouring powder, $6.20 Baden's Pure Oil Service, gasoline, 6-12-51, X2.4$ Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., NA 5200, 7-10-51, ~9~D5 Halprin Supply Co., freight charges 8e parcel post, $18.06 On motion by Rekstad, seconded by Shavor, the bills were ordered paid. University Attorney Graham spoke regarding letter of May 25, 1951, from Mr. Lease - Middlebrook .with r expect to the University Lease matter. dlso on University letter regarding the University Grove East garbage situation, Grove East signed by Trustee Lindig and addressed to Mr. Frank Pearae, Director garbage of Housing, University of Minnesota. Playground Rekstad reported lowest figure he had secured on moving 1,600 yards Improvement of dirt was $470.00, or about 30d a yard. When ready for sodding, he will Dell for volunteers to take care of this part of the fob. It was agreed that Rekstad should notify the Mayor when ready to go ahead with the work so that asp eci al meeting may be cal led to authorize same. Tatum Jerry Roeh, 1791 Tatum, and a large number of other property owners residents on Tatum Street, appeared before the Council to protest a reported protest request to move and old St Paul house onto a lot in their area. Building Inspector Reichow reported receiving a phone call ooncern- ing su ch a request, but stated no formal application for permit had been made as yet. After full discussion, it was agreed that Build- ing Inspector Reichow would suggest to the owner of the old house in question that the matter be discussed with Mr. Roch and other Tatum Street p roperty awners before making application for permit. Weeds A.J. Stru ck, 1805 Tatum, inquired as to bettering control of weeds in his neighborhood and was referred to Weed Commissioner Postema. Street light Request was also made for a street lig ht in the Tatum area, and after discussion, was referred to Street Commissioner Seaborn. Building Building Inspector Reichow presented request from D.g. Nelson permit Construction, Inc., for a double dwelling to be located on the of Lot 13 and all of Lot 14, in Block 9, Falcon Heights Addition. On motion by Rekstad, seconded by Shavor, it was voted unanimously to grant said permit. Fire Dept. Chief Swanson reported that as authorized the order for two laundry tubs had been placed. [i 1 Gordon Nelson Letter was read from Fire Chief Swanson, reporting that at a regular elected to meeting of the Falcon Heights Firemen's Association, July 17, 1951, Fire Dept. it was voted to have Gordon Nelson act as representative of the Committee volunteer firemen on the Fire Dep artment Committee. 1' .Rain coats, Matter of providing additional rain coats, boots and helmets, boots, including four sets of each, so as to have complete equipment helmets in this respect for volunteers, was again discussed. Rekstad moved approval of purchase with the understanding that the Firo Chief clear with the Clerk before planing the order. Seconded by Stewart and carried unanimously. Deluge Fire Chief Swanson's letter of July 16, 1951, was rend, relative to nozzle trying out a junior size deluge nozzle with unsatisfactory results except with the smallest tip (1-3~8"). Insurance The Clerk advised that the Mercury Insurance Company wished to Policy, 1947 replace policy No. 470-05-425, oovering 194? Ward La France fire hard La Franc truck with policy No. No. 470-08-719, at a reduced premium of fire truck - X130.66 based on replaoemer~t costs, with the understanci~hat if refund neceptable to the Council, a refund in premium costs of X35.05 would be made to the Village. On motion by Rekstad, seconded by Henry, it was voted unanimously to accept the substitute policy and refund. Imhoff Letter from Harold Imhoff, offering his resignation as assistant resigns fire chief, effective July 15, 1951, was read. Rekstad moved acceptance oP Imhoff's resignation, seoonded by Henry and carried unanimously. Purohase ' Disoussion was held on proposed requisition forms furnished by requisitions the Public Examiner's office covering purchases. The clerk was directed to ch eck the minutes to see what p revious action, i f any, had been taken with respect to limiting monthly purchases of the Fire Chi ef.. Drainage Letter from Albert J. Helbig, 1547 West Idaho, relative to water on the back of his lot, was read. Falcon Heights With respect to correcting condi tions at the Falcon Heights Dry Dry Cleaners Cleaners,-it was agreed to have Attorney Graham follow this matter up through the State Fire Marshal's office and to report back at the next meeting. Boulevard The matter of uprooted and damaged boulevard trees due to the recent trees storm, waa discussed and referred to Street Commissioner Seaborn. Roseville Letter from B.H. Hammersten, Clerk, Village of Roseville, regarding delivers fence posts due in connection with division of property of the former fence posts. Town of Rose, was read. Stewart reported that the fence posts, numbering 87, were delivered to the Village Hall shortly after receipt of Hauunersten's letter, thus completing the division of jointly owned property. Adjournment On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 P.M. Approved: - erk Mayor