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SPECIAL MEETING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1952
Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor
George J. Shavor, Trustee
Arthur A. Lind ig, Trustee
Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk
Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer
Absent: Clarence Rekstad, Trustee
Frank N. Graham, Attorney
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M., and was devoted ~ergely
to completion of farious fund estimates needed for the 1953 budget.
Vol. The clerk reported holding up payment of X1.00 to Robert Bdoder as
payroll listed on the volunteer fire department payroll for August, account
question question as to whether the council wished to allow this in addition
to salary paid to ~loder as relief fireman for August. After dis-
cussion, Henry moved, seconded~by Lindig, that payment to Moder as
volunteer on the August payroll not be allowed on the basis that
compensation to volunteer firemen is not payable to salari~d~employes
of the Fire Department . Motion carried unanimously.
Adjourn- On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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Approved:
Mayor
REGULAR.NEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1952
Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor Absent: Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer
George J. Shavor, Ttzustee
Arthur A. Lindig, Trustee
Clarence Rekstad, Trustee
Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk
Frank N. Graham, Attorney
Meeting called to order at ?:40 ~'.M.
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Health Dr. J. T. amiley, of the State Board of Health, appeared before
the council at their request to provide information in connection
tivith the proposal to set up a local Board of Health. Dr. Smiley
stated that it is the Stab Board's duty to prepare regulations
and that enfo rcement of such regulations was left to local
authorities. He said that the law provides for a Village to
appoint a Board of Health and that one member should be a
physician. Problems that concern Falcon Heights, he said,
include nuisances and communicable di seases, with the former
classified as ordinary nuisances and gublie health nuisances.
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Health Dr. Smiley said it is difficult to deal with nuisances with-
(cont'd) out an ordinance, and strongly urged adoption of an ordinance
dealing with nuisances. Stated that where the nature of a
violation requires the health Officer to visit the scene,
having a medical man investigate with the pt3lice officer is
extremely helpful. Zn connection with communicable diseases,
for example, rabies, it is the duty of the Health Officer to
see that the offending animal is confined until its condition
i s ascertained, Smiley said, and that another problem is the
handling of persons with communicable diseases who fail to
observe rules. Dr. Smiley said that compensation of Health
Officers varies, stating Robbinsdale pays their Health Officer
X300.00 a year; Columbia Heights, X60.00 yearly and in some
villages the health officer serves without pay.
Attorney asked After discussion, Attorney Graham was asked to prepare
to prepare:3ordinance a proposed Board of health ordinance and a proposed Nuisance
ordinance.
Dr. Krezowski At this point, Dr. Krezowski, who was present, was introduced
by Mayor Henry to the council and to Dr. Smiley.
East - y~est Milner ~'~. Carley, Engineer, submitted plans for reshaping
Alley the alley bounded by Snelling drive and Arona between Larpenteur
and Crawford, and made the following recommendations:
(1) Scarify the alley between Sta. 2 and StaS,enough to
loosen up the present top and permit reshaping.
(2) add sufficient hot oil to the material which is being
reshaped to make it pliable and roil into place.
(3) Patch all holes in and. around the driving surface of the
alley not included in the above treatment.
(4) Place a tack coat of road oil over the portion of the
alley lying between Sta. 2 and Sta. 420 and cover this area
with 12" bituminous mat.
(5) peal coat and sand the entire alley.
Carley said h e was asking Contractor Holm to give Mr. vouglas
zees a price on all of this work. Engineer Carley added
that it is his opinion that the preset drainage system would
be adequate if the 12" pipe were cleaned out and particula~y
i f the water, now rushing to this- catch basin from the adjacent
parking lot, co uld be diverted so that it w ould drain to
Larpenteur avenue or at least be under co ntrol.
Approval of Shavor then moved that on the basis of the report rendered
plan. by Engineer Carley that the council approve the proposed
grade and plan for the repair of the alley as recommended,
and that the clerk be directed to write a letter to Mr.
Rees, authorizing him to proceed with the work in accordance
with the plan submitted by ~%ngineer Carley - this work to
be done in a manner satisfactory to the Street Commissioner,
it being understood that the Village will perform the work
of cleaning t't~e existing storm sewer. seconded by Stewart
and carried unanimously.
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Minutes Minutes of regular meeting, September 11, 1952; of
hearing of September 11, 1952, on petition of Howard
Grant and Nick i~+eber; also of special meeting, September
18, 1952, were heard and approved as read.
Alley vacated Following discussion, Rekstad moved, seconded by Lindig,
adoption of the following resolution:
Resolution WHEREAS, a majority of the owners of property abutting on
the platted alley between Lot 2 and Lots 3, 4 and 5, Kelley's
Rearrangement of Block 10 of Falcon Heights Addition, have re-
quested the VillageCouncil,in a petition dated August 16, 1952,
to vacate the said alley according to law;
AND WHEREAS, a public hearing was held. on Thursday, September
11, 1952 before the Village Council in the Village Hall on
such petition after due published eald posted notice had been
given by the Clerk on August 28, 1952, and all persons
interested were given the opportunity to be heard;
AND i~HEREAS, it appears that it will be for the interest of
the public to approve such petition;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the petition of Howard
G. Grant and Nick G. Veber to vacate the platted alley between
Lot 2 and Lots 3, 4 and 5, Kelley's Rearrangement of Block 10
of Falcon Heights Addition, Ramsey Uounty, i~iinnesota, be and
• it hereby is granted and that the alley above mentioned is
hereby vacated as a public alley.
Roll call vote was requested and recorded as follows:
Ayes: Lindig Nays: None
Rekstad
Shavor
Henry
Stewart
The Bdayor then declared said alley vacated by a unanimous
vote of the council.
Bills: On motion by Rekstad, seconded by Lindig, the following bills
were ordered paid:
Lien Pdillwork Co., lumber for 15 voting booths, X95.00
St Paul Book & Stationery, voting place flag, 75~
Clyde J. Stewart, postage stamps, X9.00
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., Ne 5200, Sept. 10, $11.20
St Paul Book & Stationery, supplies for Fire Chief, $12.27
D.J. Woll, two 24 1b. Firemen's axes, r~10.00
G.S. Seaborn, expenses street comr., 1-1-52 to 9-1-52,135.00
Earl Smith, policing & mileage, 8-12-52 thru 9-23-52, ~r128.32
Assessed The clerk reported on latest assessed valuation f igures for
valuations Falcon Heights, including peusonal and real property. He
also reported that Village Assessor Torgerson advised him
that the real estate books were ready for the council's
inspection. The clerk was asked to have`Porgerson bring
in the books at a meeti,n g ordered for Monday, September 29,
1952, commencing at 7:00 P.M.
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Sidewalks Street Commissioner Seaborn urged that sidewalks be
installed within the Falcon Heights grade school area
not having school bus service. Otherwise, Seaborn said,
school children must walk in the street and sidewalks i~a
i~czscxa:aaa[ should be pro vi dad in this area for their safety.
Asked for an opinion, Attorney Graham advised that con-
sideration of the matter could be initiated by a 4/5 vote
of the council or by a petition signed by at least 35f of
the owners of property abutting on streets where it is
proposed to have sidewalks.
30 mile speed attest Commissioner Seaborn recommended posting of 30-mile
limit -Tatum speed limit on Tatum;~from Larpenteur to Roselawn, and same
was ordered unanimously on motion by Rekstad, seconded by
Lindig.
Federal rent
control continued Attorney Graham's letter of September 19, 1952, relative
to continuation of Federal rent control was read. After
discussion, it was voted unanimously, on motion by Rekstad,
seconded by Henry, to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution: Pursuant to Section 204 (f) of the Housing and Rent Act
of 194?, as amended, the Village Council, the governing
body of the incorporated Village of Falcon Heights, State
of Minnesota, hereby declares by this resolution adopted
this 23rd day of September, 1952, that a substantial
shortage of housing accommodations exists which requires
the continuance of Federal rent control in the Village of
Falcon Heights.
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It is further resolved that a duly certified copy of this
resolution, shall promptly be sent to the Director of Rent
Stabilization, iNashington, D.C.
Heating system Proposal to increase the efficiency of the Village Hall and
Fire station heating system was discussed .flzrther. Rekstad
will endeavor to secure recommenda~ion from heating architects
as to how much of present heating equipment should be retained.
Shavor to content heating contrator Cannon.
Polio Health Officer-Lindig reported a case of polio at 212? B. hest
Hoyt.
Fuel oil The clerk reported on phone bids received from six fuel oil
companies on fuel oil needs of the Village for the 1952-1958,
the lowest bid being 11.9 per gallon for No. 2 fuel oil
delivered, on a keep-fill basis, by Thorne Coal and Oil
Company. Henry moved, seconded by Shavor, that Thorne
Coal & Oil Company's bid be approved. GTarried unanimously.
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On motion by Rekstad, seco nded by Stewart, the Street
Commissioner's raga est was approved unanimously.
Bulletin Board, The cle rk also reported that permission had been given
National Tea Store by the National Tea Company for attaching a Village
bulletin board to tt~e outside wall on the west side of
thei store at Larpen teur and Snelling.
Adjou rnment: On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
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Clerk
Approved:
Mayor
SPECIAL MEETING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1952
Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor Absent: Clarence Rekstad, Trustee
George J. Shavor, Trustee Frank N. Graham, Attorney
Arthur A. Lindig, Trustee
Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk
Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer
Assessed Meeting called to order at 7:20 P.2uI. As~previously arranged,.
valuations Mike Straw of the County Assessor's office, was present with
the 1952 personal property books and 1952 real estate bookl/,
showing assessed valuations. Because of other business,
Village Assessor Torgerson had reported to the clerk he would
be unable to attend.
After discussion, the County hssessor's representative, Mike
Straw, was asked to check on one or more personal property
valuations. It was also suggested that the 1950 real estate
book be made available to the council at a future date, along
with the 1952 real estate book, for the purpose of comparing
valuations.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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Approved:
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Mayor