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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_52Mar6_Special.._~ 2 6't. SPECIAL MEETING, THURSDAY, March 6, 1952 Present: H. L. Hen~:y, Mayor George J. Shavo r, Trustee Arthur A. Lindig, Trustee Clarence Rekstad, Trustee Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk Absent: Ralph van Hoven, Treasurer Frank N. Graham, Attorney The Mayor declared the meeting open at ?:30 P.M. and called on Lorris Williams, Chairman, Planning Commission, to explain the latest revision of the proposed street plan for the Larpenteur and Snelling area.. The meeting was then opened to genes°al discussion, those taking part including the following:. Bu:3inessmen's Committee: C. J. Lessard, L. & L. Appliance Store George Williams, Falcon Heights Hardware Kenneth Hanson, Falcon Heights Bakery Don Julep, Stepnits Agency Howard Bishop, Bishop's Clothing County representatives: A.D. Crampton, Principal Asst. Engineer., County Surveyor's Dept. W. 0. Chenoweth, Traffic Signal Supervisor, " " " Falcon Heights Planning Commission Lorris Williams, Chairman J . A. Gallaher , 96ember G.S~ Seabo rn, Member Street Plan, Each member of the businessmen's committee was called on for Larpenteur gnmmtffi-bas. These related to the width of Larpenteur in the proposed Saalling plan east and west of Snelling Avenue, installing of curb, parking on the street side of the curb, traffic turns at Arone, pedestrian cross walk, synchronizing proposed street signal at Arona and Larpenteur with Snelling Avenue signal, possibility of changing parking arrangement to Pit in with conditions as they develop. In answer to a question raised by Don Julep, Mr. Crag-pton stated that the. parking area should be as the same height as the curb, and that it might be necessary to put in a plank rail to keep people from backing out over the curb. Crampton also said the County would stake out and take care of the black topping between ourbing on the street. Installing of curbing, he said, was up to the property owners, and that surfacing by the County would go in first. Mr. Julep then asked if he could borrow a set of the proposed plans to show the property owners involved to determine Plans to if all were in accord with the proposed 60-Foot width for Larpenteur. Julep Mr. Julep was given one of the revised plans with the understanding that he would report back wit hip two or three days on what was decid ed. ~~~ Recess No one else wishing to b e heard, the meeting was then recessed at 8:50 P.M. Reconvene Meeting reconvened at 9:30 P.M. Dry well As to dry wells on Village property; Rekstad stated that the on Village Contractor had started work on one of the wells and that he had property gone down 16 feet and was still in sand. After disoussion, it was proposed that the contractor limit the work to one well, digging it to a depth satisfactory to the building inspector. Storm water, Seaborn reported on storm water and culvert trouble at Ruggles Ru~~les & and Simpson. After disoussion, Henry moved that Commissioner Simpson Seaborn be authorized to have the County install a catch basin at Ruggles and Simpson if necessary to control storm water. Lindig seconded and motion carri ed unanimously. Alley behind Lindig reported that Attorney John Bouthilet, representing Douglas Rees property Reea, had called on him March 6, 1952, as to proposal for surfacing the alley behind the Rees property and installing a catch basin, if the Village agrees to bear part of the cost. Adjournment: On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. Approved: k Mayor REGULAR. MEETING, WEDNESDAY, B6ARCH 12, 1952 Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor George J. Shavor, Trustee Arthur A. Lindig, " Clarence Rekstad, " Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk Frank N. Graham, Attorney Absont: Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer Meeting called to order at 7:35 P.M. Minutes of regular meeting, February 27, 1952, of special meeting, March 3, 1952, and of special meetin g, March 6, 1952, were heard and approved as read. Recess 9~eeting recessed at 8:00 P.M. and reconvened at 8:15 P.M. 1 1 Fira Dept. Chairman Andrew Hustrulid reported on the following Fire Department Committee matters: -