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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_52Jan25_Meeting/Public_HearingREGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1952 AND PUBLIC HEARING, JANUARY 25, 1952 Beoause of storm conditions, the meeting was postponed to Friday evening, 2~g January 25, 1952, beginning at 7:30 P.M., and public hearing, January 25, 1952, also postponed to same date. ._-_. - -- Approved: k Mayor REGULAR MEETING, Friday, JANUARY 25, 1952 Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor George J. Shavor, Trustee Arthur A. Lindig, Trustee Clarence Rekstad, Trustee Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer Frank N. Graham, Attorney Meeting called to order at 7:50 P.M., and minutes of January 8, 1952, meeting heard and approved as read. Bills: On motion by Rekstad, seconded by Lindig,the following bills were ordered paid - Kamman Art Printing Co., 200 official cards, $9.90 Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., Mi 5050, $11.95 Miller-Davis Co., 2 covers, clerk's records, X1.77 Axel Newman, pump seal & labor, heating plant, X32.50 McClain 8c Hedman Co., supplies, clerk, X4.30 Clyde Stewart, ballot box keys, $1.35 Mutual Service Casualty Ins. Co., renewal prem., policy CL-2-906630, X176.10 Farmers Union Grain Terminal Assn., water consumption, 7-2-51 to 1-2-52, X10.26 D.J. Woll, 400 2nd Ave., Mpls., 6 foam charges, ~9.60~ Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., Ne-5200, 1-10-52, X9.05 Mutual Service Casualty Ins. Co., renewal prem., policy 112-339085, 1949 Ward La France truck,~182.20 The Board of ~+ater Commissioners, hydrant rental, 1952, 30 hydrants, $450.00 Dry wells In connection with proposed dry wells on Village property near authorized Hoyt and Snelling Avenues, Rekstad reported that Contractor Harold Woller's bid on the two wells was X325.00, including cement tank. Lindig moved that Trustee Rekstad be authorized to have the contract executed wit3i the understanding that the work is to be completed by Parch 1, 1952. Seconded by Shavor end carried unanimously. 250 Recessed & The meeting recessed at 8:30 P.Y. and reconvened at 10:10 P.Y. reconvened Congregational Building Inspeotor Reichow reported that the Congregational Church bldg. Church is considering erection of a new building at Pascal and Holton. It is, Reiehow said, proposed to finish and utilize the basement portion for awhile and to complete the upper structure at a later date. when the new building is completed it is planned, he said, to tear down the present church structure and to utilize the space for parking. Before passing on question of a special permit for a basement structure to begin with, it was suggested that an informal meeting be held to determine how many residents favor or oppose the proposal. The question as to what the setback should be for the new build- ing was referred to the building inspector. Heating In reporting on check of the heating system, Rekstad said that plant leading from a two-inoh pipe from the main furnace there were seven one-inch pipes, three of which lead to the auditorium and lift the water approximately 12 feet. He said capacity of the two-inch peps is not suff iaient to p rovide the water necessary to heat the auditorium properly. The clerk will ask Fire Department Committee Chairman Hustrulid to contact Rekstad regarding the matter. University Treasurer Van Hoven read a letter from T.L. O'Hearn, Real Estate lease Manager, University of Minnesota, returning check 1004 for X15.00, .lease payment. The clerk was instructed to file the letter and check in the Village safety deposit box. To publish Lindig moved that the clerk be authorized to publish the 1951 Financial Village Pinanei~l statement in The Rose Tribune. Seconded by statement Hen ry and carried unanimously. Fire Chief's wags on motion by Lindig, seconded by Rekstad, referred to annual report the Fire Department conunittee. and inventory Civilian Mayor. Henry reported that the Civil Defense committee met at. Defense the Village Hall, January 24th, with an attendance of 18. The meeting was held, he said, to formulate plans for the organization of auxiliary fire and police departments. falter Randt heads the Civilian Defense organization and Mrs. Earl Hanscom is in charge of the women's division. Training for each department will start soon. Public Safety Letter from Yr. Darrell, of the State Highway Department, regard- ing safety improvements made in the Village in 1951, was read and referred to Public Safety Committee Chairman Arndt. Apportionment Letter of January 8 from County Auditor was noted, showing road & bridge amount apportioned to Falcon Heights from County road arxi fund bridge fund for 1952 , amount s to ~2 , 210.13 iJ 1. Constable Letter of January 19, 1952, from Constable eleot Kenneth Barthel, request requesting badge and other equipment, eras referred to Attorney Graham for an opinion. Electric rate Letter of January 9, 1952, f rom the Northern States Power Company, schedules of St Paul, enclosing new electric rate schedules to be effectivo in Falcon Heights based on meter readings on and after March 1, 1952, was read. Adjournment: On motion, the meeting ad~ou reed at 12 midnite. ~.e.._ Approved: lerk `_ ~~ Mayor PUBLIC HEARING, FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1952 Present: H~. L. Henry, Mayor George J. Shavor, Trustee Arthur A. Lindig, Trustee Clarenoe Rekstad, Trustee Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk Frank N. Graham, Attorney Absent: Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer Mayor Henry declared the hearing open at 8:30 P.M. There were about 20 persons present. The Mayor stated this was a public hearing on the petition of Falcon Development Corporation, Douglas Rees, Agnes Weber and Nicholas G. iWeber, dated Rovember 30, 1951, for the establishment of a building line within the block Prom Crawford Street to Larpenteur Avenue on the east side of Snelling Avenue. It was ftiirther stated that a public hearing before the Council is provided for by ordinance, also that notice of the hearing had been published in The Rose Tribune and posted as required by law, and that the hearing had been postponed because of the storm on January 22, 1952. The Mayor then asked if anyone wished to speak Por or against the petition: Keller - Carl Keller, of Keller Corporation, said Mr. Rees had asked him to be his representative at the hearing. Mr. Keller submitted a drawing of the proposed building and stated Mr. Rees would like permission for any future building to conform with the Weber restaurant setback, and felt that an 18 foot dog would not look right. Keller said Rees' proposal provid es for 52 feet of additional parking space on the south of the building, and hoped the Council would see fit to permit bringing the building up to the Weber restaurant line. R.J. stenberg, (sae next page) ~~ R. J. Stenberg, stated he was opposed to the proposed setback as something that 1540 Crawford would detract from property in the area. Pro vision for parking spaoe in the rear would not prevent parking in Pront, he said. Parking at Webers restaurant is done at a time when it is not bothersome, Dr. Stenberg said, and unless a definite guarantee could be given not to build in back of the proposed building, he would be opposed to the proposed setback. H. G. Grant, 1546 Crawford .said he wished to go on reoord as favoring the ordinance provid- ing for a 30-foot setback, and asked, "Why not use parking space in Pront as it was planned?" After all, he added, when you build a concrete building it is there to stay. ~. J. Lessard, 1944 Asbury said he is one of the owners of the L. & L. Appliance store, and having a post office in their building at present, he is familiar with requirements, including setback in the rear needed as a loading dock. Mr. Lessard said if we are going to line up to a 30-foot setback, it will make it impossible to put up the build- ing. Bert Persson, asked how it is proposed to use a 30-foot setbaok for parking. 1418 Simpson Said with an auto measuring 18 feet in length, it would not take long to fill up. Thing he is interested in, he said,is that the post office comes in there. ~`. B. Spindler, stated it was not clear as to what Mr. Rees is asking for. 1532 Crawford IInderstands it is proposed to locate building 11.9 feet from the lot line, also that building next to poet office would be a oaPe which would mean more parking. Afraid that would make Crawford a parking area, and that changing the setbaok so as to have a loading platf orm and 14 trucks in there would affect status of their alley. Attorney - (At this point in the hearing, Attorney Graham stated that Mr. Rees is not asking for a building permit so it is not known what kind of building he proposes. He asked fora revised building line, fir. Graham said, and we don't know that he is going to put up a building fora post office. The Council will say the building line will be like Webers or will comply with the 30-foot setback. The Council cannot compel Mr. Rees to put up a building, Attorney Graham said, and we have no assurance the proposed building will house a post office.) Carl Keller stated Rees is requesting a building line for any kind of build- ing he may decide to put up in the future. Thinks would look nicer with buildings moved up, and might result in same kind of parking as on Larpenteur. Aa to a post office, Mr. Keller said no body knows, but that the property should be developed. Don Julen said he agreed with Mr. Keller, and as a tax payer would like to see some eommeroial buildings in there and would rather see these set back in line with lNebers. Bdr. L. H. Winfrey, sai8 if we get the post office there will be 18 carriers and Pres., Falcon Heights three clerks, and that e; 30-foot setback would eliminate Commercial Club chance of their parking in the rear. 2 Nicholas G. proprietor of 1Reber's restaurant, said he was in favor oP Weber locating the proposed building in line with his restaurant. C. K. Otis, Secretary, Falcon Heights Planning Commission, was asked to Planning ~ report on his committee's recommendation. Otis said the Commission committee considers Webers a blind and dangerous corner. IP we allowed new buildings to come out to the Weber's line, he said, that would set a permanent building line for future buildings in the block from Crawford to Larpenteur. Mr. Otis said the recommendation of the Planning Commission was to abide by the Village Boning code. Otis also said we have no assuranoe that the parking area 3ust west of the National Tea will always be a parking area. G. I. Lodahl, 1775 N. Pascal said if there was an accident hazard at the corner that he didn't think it would be affected by the propoaed setback. Hearing closed. No one else wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed with the statement that the Council would take the matter under advisement and that the Clerk will notify interested parties oP the Counoil's decision, possibly over the week end. Ad3ourned: Hearing adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Approved: SPECIAL MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1952 Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor George J. Shavor, Trustee Arthur A. Lindig, Trustee Clarence Rekstad, Trustee Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk Absent: Ralph Van Hovers, Treasurer Frank N. Graham, Attorney Meeting called to order at ?:30 P.M. for the purpose of considering further the Rees' petition for establishment of a building line within the block from Crawford Street to Larpenteur Avenue on the east side oP Snelling Avenue. David Locks, Community Planning consultant, was pros®nt at request of the Council to provide technical assistance. He conferred with the Council and examined all of the maps and plats pertaining to the area, and then viewed the site.