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REGULAR MATING, TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1953
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Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor
Gorge J. Shavor, Trustee
Arthur A- Lindig, Trustee
George L .Lodahl, Trustee.
Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk
Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer
Frank N. Graham, Attorney
Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. and minutes of regular meeting,
August 11 and of special meeting August 1lt, 1953, were heard and approved as read.
deeds: After discussion, Lindig moved that the weeds be cut along Village
streets and on the lots owned by the Village at Idaho and Snelling.
Seconded by Stewart and so ordered:
Bills: On motion by Lindig seconded by Lodahl, following bills were ordered paid:
-George DaBruzzi, completing dry wells, Idaho and Snelling,
]~~: including X72.00 balance due for work done previously, X172.00
George E. Swanson, 1953-5l~ dues State Fire Chiefs' Assn., X5.00
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., Ne 5200, 8-10, X11.50
Lees Automatic Heating, Inc., cleaning oil burner, $11.85
?~inneapolis Iron Store, lawn mower, X13.80
Don Arndt,. expenses, Public Safety Com. Chairman, 7-7-53 to $-25-53,Incl.,$15
Earl Smith, policing ~ mileage to and including 8-20-53, X87.15
Ivar John-
son- .L.
Herm s
Buil ing
Perm t
Mockl
Application for building permit dated ~4ugust 21t, 1953, was received from
Ivar Johnson, contractor, Minneapolis, for construction of concrete and
brick building, 65x85; estimated cost, x+37,000.00, on Lots 8 and 9, at
Snelling and Zarpenteur avenues, the Cross Roads Addition. After dis-
cussion, Lindig moved that said application for building permit be
approved. Seconded by Stewart and carried unanimously.
Shavor moved that in view of the Planning Commission's recommendation
as recorded in the .minutes of August !~, 1953, that the previous action
of the council on June 21~, 1953, denying the Mock petition, be recon-
sidered. Seconded by Stewart and discussion was called for, Shavor
spoke generally with respect to the detrimental effects of "spots zoning
and pointed out that having commercial property does not give the owner
a vested right. Stewart urged that the council give consideration as
to what is said in this connection in the League of Minnesota Municipalities
publication titled "Zoning, A Guide for Minnesota Cities and Villages.
It was then decided after some discussion to hear Treasurer Van Howes.
Van Hoven said the status of the whole matter was changed when the
council by a unanimous vote referred the Mock petition to the Planning
Commission for study and report. Subsequently, he said, this citizens'
committee, acting in what they felt was the best interests of the Village,
submitted their report and recommendation to the council; therefore,
Van Hoven felt, there was a moral obligation at least for any council
member who voted. against the citizens' committee's recommendation to
explain his position in doing so. Lodahl then stated that he felt he
was voting in the beat interests of Falcon Heights because Larpenteur
avenue was a commercial street and that the property should remain
commercial.
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Recess The meeting recessed at 9:05 P. M. and reconvened at 9:15 P.M.
Motion to There being no further discussion, a roll call vote was requested
reconsider and recorded as follows:
lost
Ayes - Shavor
Stewart
Nays - Lindig
Lodahl
Henry
The motion to reconsider was then declared lost by a three-fifths
majority vote. About 45 persons were present when the vote was
recorded.
'"~ wlapp-Thom~isen
Maple Knoll" The final plat of "Clapp Thomglssen Maple Knoll Addition" was
presented to the council by Messrs. Thom~lssen and McDonough.
After discussion and on motion by Lindig, seconded by Stewart,
the following resolution was adopted by unanimous note:
Resolution - RESOLVED, That the final plat of "Clapp Thomssen
Maple Knoll Addition" dated August 2lt, 1953, prepared
by Cetem Realty Corporation, owner, be and it hereby
is approved by the Village Council subject to the
following conditions and limitations:
Cetem Realty Corporation is to furnish
Conditions the Village of Falcon Heights an executed
bond in the amount of Seven Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00} to be
approved by the Village Attorney to
secure the completion by Cetem Realty
Corporation by August 25, 1955 of the
making, installation, grading and
improvement of all streets as shown on
the said plat in accordance with Village
specifications, the completion of two dry
wells, one to be located on t•he north side
and one to be located on the south side
of Garden Avenue, at the dividing line between
Lots Three (j) and Four (Lt) in Block One (1},
"Clapp Thomssen Maple Knoll Addition,"
extended southerly, and compliance with the
provisions of Section"E" of the Rules and
Regulations for Platting in the Village of
Falcon Heights relating to the placing of
monuments and payment to the Village of
necessary costs and expenses;
And that the Village Clerk be and he hereby is authorized
to execute the original, one copy and a tracing of the
final plat of "Clapp Thomssen Maple Knoll Additiontt on
behalf of the Village.
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Thereupon, Zdr. McDonough presented to the Council a street profile
Street covering Garden Avenue, Maple Knoll Drive, St. Mary's Avenue, Fry
profile Street and the Snelling Avenue connection, all as shown on the plat
of "Clapp Thomssen Maple Knoll Addition," showing grades on these
streets which have been approved by the office of the Ramsey County
Engineer.
Street grades Stewart then moved, seconded by Lindig, that the street gradea as
approved shown on the street profile presented be and they hereby are
approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Fire Dept. Referring to budget request for the Fire Department for 1954,
budget Andrew Hustrulid, Chairman, Fire Department Committee, stated
that at a meeting of the Fire Department committee about five
weeks ago, at which Fire Chief Swanson Ras present, that the
latter in answer to question if there were any items under
equipment for 1954, replied that as far as he knew there were
only a few minor items. Hustrulid said he understands the Fire
Chief now has submitted to the council a request for additional
equipment which is.not included in the Fire Department committee's
1954 budget proposal, Hustrulid said the proposed budget for 1954
is essentially the same as for 1953 with three exceptions (1}
Increase of X800 in Volunteer Firemen's payroll. The committee,
he said, recommends increasing the volunteer firemen's compensation
from X1.00 to l~2.00 per hour for attendance at drills and from
~2 to X3.00 for fire time. (2) Other expenses allowed for attending
conventions and other meetings attern~d by the Chief and volunteers.
As to members being reimbursed for expenses, said that if salary
is paid by regular employer that no salary reimbursement is
recommended. (3) Committee has proposed increasing reserve from
X500.00 to X1,000.00, the proposed increase in reserve to make
possible increases in salaries of paid men. The Fire Department
committee makes no recommendation as to salaries for paid firemen,
since this problem will require considerable study and time.
Hustrulid said that a comparision of salaries with other communities
i~ not a proper measurement for determing the question - that
qualifications, hazards, height of buildings, etc., would have to
be considered. Also that in a number of smaller communities, a
check shows the Fire Chief and firemen have duties in addition to
their fire departanent work. Said that total proposed budget is
X17,235.00, about 9~ over laAt year's. The committee, he said,
feels that the proposed budget is a minimum for efficient operation.
Hartfiel ~.A. Hartfiel, 2157 Roblyn, St Paul, Minnesota, appeared before the
Rezoning council to request that the property on the northwest corner of
request Hemline and Larpenteur, purchased some 25 years ago by Mr. Hartfiel's
father, be rezoned from Residence district '~A" to commercial. Mr.
Hartfiel was informed as to provisions in our zoning ordinance which
must be complied with in this respect.
Gas Building Inspector Howard Christensen reported on inquiries he was
installations receiving pertaining to when installation of natural gas could be
had. This lead to a general discussion of proposed ordinance on
installation, repair and servicing of gas equipment. It was agreed
that any suggestions to be included in the proposed ordinance
should be sent to our attorney.
Treasurer on Treasurer Van Hoven reported receipt of cigarette and liquor
tax settlements tax apportionments, also May tax settlement from the Ramsey
County Auditor, the latter amounting to X1$,067.53.
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Title of I,et~er was read from tlae Village Attorney relative to the University
property of';~Minnesota acquiring most of its property north of the Fair Grounds
acquired by "~~d south of Larpenteur by deed. dated October 31, 1907.
University
On Sale licenses,
Fair Grounds The clerk asked that the following applications for "On Sale
beer licenses be approved. as of August 17, 1953, the hreasurer
reporting that the i~t check for ~2tt5.00 covering said.
applications (7) had been received -
1Nm. S. Breda, 11900 E. Sunnyslope Ave., Minneapolis 10.
Beer Garden, Block 35, Bldg. 351, Commonwealth S~ Underwood..
Jack L. Robinson, 3055 Benjamin St., N.E., Minneapolis
$arbecue Stand, Block 36, Lot J, ~4innesota Ave.
Mrs. Katie R. Little, Ryan Hotel, St Paul
Lunch and Refreshments, Block tt2, Arcade Bldg.,
` Corner Liggett St. and Minnesota Avenue
Miss Ina Forsman, 869 So. Cleveland Ave., St Paul 5
Lunch and Refreshments, ffiock tt2, Arcade Bldg.
Corner Lig~;ett St. and Minnesota Avenue
Martin F. Thori, 2085 St Clair Ave., St Faul
Lunch and Refreshments, Blcok lt2, Arcade Bldg.,
Corner Liggett St. and Minnesota Avenue
Gordon A. Schierman, 13117 Lafond Ave. , St Paul !t
Lunch and Refreshments, Block 30, Lot 5
Underwood St., near Commonwealth Avenue
F.J. Byrne, 813 - 5th Ave. No., ?~inneapolis
Lunch and Refreshments, ffiock tilt, Lot S
Minnesota Avenue and Nelson Street
Henry moved approval of said applications as of August 17, 1953•
Seconded by Lindig and motion carried unanimously.
from Falcon Heights Vol, Firemen's Assn.,
Falcon Hts Letter of August 8/relating to membership of Fire Department
Vol. Firemen's committee, ss salaries of paid firemen, compensation of
Assn. volunteers, etc., was read. The clerk was instructed to
phone V.J. Hermes, Pres. regarding results of discussion
of each matter.
Adjournment: On motion, the meeting ad3ourned at 12:!10 A.M., Aug. 26, 1953
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Approved:
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