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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_53Oct13~ .~ Adjournment: On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 P.Y. Approved: C ~~=v Mayor REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1953 Present: H. L. Henry, Mayor George J. Shavor, Trustee Arthur A. Lindig, Trustee George I. Lodahl, Trustee Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer Meeting called to order at 7:lt0 P.Y., and minutes of regular meeting, September 22, and of special meeting, September 30, 1953, were heard and approved as read. Bills: The clerk presented bill for X7.00 covering dinner expense of council members, H.L. Henry, George J. Shavor, George I. Lodahl and Clyde Stewart, who attended League of Minnesota ?~unicipalities Regional meeting, at Forest Lake, Minn., on October 1, 1953, amount of the bill being payable to Vogel's Inn. On motion by Lodahl, seconded by Henry, it was voted to pay said bill as of October 1, 1953• Bills: On motion by Lindig, seconded by Lodahl, the following bills were ordered paid: Postmaster, St Paul, postage stamps, F.D. (Regn #13)~ X3.00 Nicols,Dean R' Gregg, 1 gal Rust Oleum, ~b.08 Fred Boldt Paint & Wallpaper Co., Inc., 1 gal paint, X6.50 Barr's Inc., 1732 Grand Ave., 2 Venetian blind pullcords ~. repairs , Fire Chf's apt, , ~5. !~0 Badens Pure Oil, gasoline ~ 1 case motor oil, X11.60 Falcon Heights Hardware, supplies to Sept. 16, 'S3, 19.511 American Linen Supply Co., linen service, Sept. 53, 7.8Lt St Paul Letter Co., Fire Dept. survey forms, mimemgraphing, ~l~.50 Geo. E. Swanson, car mileage, Sept., X12.50 Vol. firemen's payroll, Sept., ~1t8.00 Northern States Power Co., electric service, 10-12-53, X15.71 n n n ~~ Cater heater elec., 10-12-53, X3.92 Northwestern Bell Tel. Co., Mi 5050, Oct. 1, X15.20 Briggs, Gilbert, ~dorton, Kyle ~ Yacartney, legal services to 9-30,150.00 Joe ~N. Koalaka, cutting weeds,9-2-53, streets ,alleys and playgrounds, ~k65.00 Ramsey Co. Treas., street lighting, Sept., X80.50 n n " street work,8-2b-53 to 9-25-53, X560.00 Earl Smith, policing ~ mileage to 10-8-53, ~10-s.71 Don Arndt, expenses, public safety committee Chairman, 8-25 to 10-13-53, incl., $15.00 ti ~~~~ Building N. H. Christensen, 11t1t3 Iowa Avenue hest, appeared before Inspector the council, having been recommended to succeed Howard resigns - Christensen as building inspector, After some discussion, another Stewart moved that the oral resignation of Howard Christensen appointed from the office of building inspector be accepted, and that N.H. Christensen be appointed building inspector for the remainder of the term which runs until the first council meeting in January, 1954. Seconded by Henry and motion carried unanimously. The Mayor then declared ~1. H. Christensen duly appointed to the office of Building 'In~p~c'tor. Building Dwight Reichow, who served as building inspector prior to Inspector's appointment of Howard Christensen, delivered to the council plans a large box containing building plans which he kept on file during his period of office as building inspector. The need for providing space in which to file such plans permanently was discussed. Playground Reichow also inquired if a portion of the playground area skating at Idaho and Snelling could be leveled off so as to hold water for a skating rink. A number of boys, he said, have indicated willingness to assist in preparing the rink. After discussion, the matter was referred to the parks and playground committee. Alley oiling Reichow referred to petitions which were passed around recently and sanding among owners of properties on some of the improved alleys for their approval of oiling and sanding such alleys once a year. Reichow inquired as to whether such alley maintenance could be done on an assessment basis, and our attorney was asked to check the statute in this connection. Teen Alters Don Nelson 1627 Hollywood Court, appeared before the council. in behalf of the Falcon Heights teen agars who wish to resume using the Village Hall twice a month for dances.. After discussion, Lindig moved that the Falcon Heights teen alters be permitted to hold. dances in the Village Hall two Fridays per month between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 11:00 Paul., with the understanding that when the dancing terminates the teen alters shall restore the hall to its original condition. Seconded by Henry and carried. Hartfiel Mr. R.F. Glsndenring in reporting on the proposed Hartfiel Rezoning rezoning, said that agreement as to conditions had not been reached between Mr. Hartfiel and other interested property owners. Fence on Harry Larsen, 1396 'N. Idaho, appeared. before the council in boulevard connection with his fence extending about four feet out on Village property. After discussion, "=fir. Larsen was informed that the ordinance requires removal of his fence from Village property. It was agreed that Mr. Larsen should do so within the next 20 days. .~ C: Fire On motion by Henry, seconded by Lindig, it was voted Lnspections unanimously that the matter of fire inspections cover- Lauderdale ing streets and buildings in Lauderdale be referred to the Fire Department committee for .recommendation as to whether the Village of Lauderdale should make their own inspections and furnish reports on same to the Fire Chief. Hole back of Street Commissioner Seaborn reported that he had secured Dry Gleaners ~ an estimate of X75.00 covering cost of fixin? the large hole in the alley back of the dry cleaners, The Clerk was asked to write 2~Ir. Douglas Rees to see if he would take care of this repair Sob at the price quoted. fllacktopping After discussion, Shavor moved that the Street Commissioner driveways be instructed not to authorize any blacktopping of private discontinued driveways between the street line and the owner's property linen Seconded by Lodahl and so ordered. Henry not voting. Defective Letter of September 30, 1953, from Fire Chiefs Swanson, fire hose advising that the outer packet of one length of the new fire hose purchased recently, burst at a pressure of 325 lbs. when given the regular test at drill Sept.29, 1953• After discussion, Shavor moved that the Clerk be authorized . to return the defective length of hose to the manufacturer's representative for replacement. Lindig seconded and motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 23 After discussion, following reading of the proposed ordinance, adopted Lodahl moved adoption of Ordinance No. 23, AN ORDINANCE COVER- ING THE INSTALLATION, ALTERATION, REPAIR OR SERVICE TO GAS BURNERS, GAS BURNER EQUIPMENT AND TO PORTA3LE OR DOMESTIC INCINERATORS INSTALLED IN CONNECTION V~ITH GAS SPACE HEATING DEVICES AND VENTED INTO THE SAMi: CHIMNEY FLUE. Seconded. by Lindig and the following vote taken and recorded; Ayes: Henry, Shavor, Lindig, Lodahl, Stewart Nays: None Mayor Henry then declared Ordinance No. 2j~ adopted by a unanimous vote and. directed publication of same.. Ordinance No. 24 The proposed ordinance was read and discussed. Lodahl then adopted - moved adoption of Ordinance No. 2l~, AN OPDINANCE R%GULATING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE Il~ISTALLATION OR CONNECTION OF GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS, DIRECTING THE NORTHERN STATES PO'rVER COMPANY TO REFUSE GAS SERVICE FOR GAS-FIRED APPARATUS OR EQUIPMENT UNLESS A PER"~IT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE SAME, PRESCRIBING CONDITIONS UNDER ~1HICH PERMITS MAY BE ISSUED, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE INSTALLATION OR CONNECTION OF GAS-FIRED EQUIP9~c:~dT Alv"D APPARATUS IN VIOLATION Or THE TERMS OF ORDINANCE N0. 23 AND OF THIS ORDINANCE. Seconded by S{,ewart and the following vote taken and recorded: Ayes: Henry, Shavor, Lindig, Lodahl, Stewart Nays: None Ordinance No. 2!t was then declared duly adopted by a unanimous vote and publication of said ordinance was ordered. rv Ordinance No. 25 The proposed ordinance was read. After discussion, Lodahl adopted - moved adoption of Ordinance No. 25, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 3, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BUILDING CODE FOR THE VILLAGE OF FALCON HEIGHTS. Seconded by Lindig and the following vote taken and recorded: Ayes: Henry, Shavor, Lindig, Lodahl, Stewart Nays: None Ordinance No. 25 was then decl aced duly adopted by a unanimous vote and publication of same was ordered. F.D. Requisition #13 On motion by Shavor, seconded by Stewart, it was voted to approve Requisition No. 13, covering supplies needed by the Fire Department. Pedestrian Cross- The council and Street Commissioner Seaborn discussed matters walk pertaining to functioning of the pedestrian cross-walk in the Larpenteur-Snelling business area with the view to making improvements. Adjournment: On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 F. M. -~ - Approved: erk Mayor SPECIAL MEETING, Monday, OCTOBER 19, 1953 1954 After a full discussion of the various fund estimates, the Budget following resoltitiion was on motion by Lindig, seconded by Lodahl, adopted by a unanimous vote: Resol~tiion BE IT RESOLVED, By the Village Council of the Village of Falcon Heights, that the following sums be and they hereby are levied upon the taxable property of the Village of Falcon Heights for the year 1953, collectible in the year 195l~: General Fund X1,000.00 Street & Bridge Fund 5,000.00 Fire Protection 13,385,00 Firemen~s Relief Association ~ of one mill Adjournment: On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 P. M. .~ .~..-.di~._ r-~4 . _ Approved: CIe Mayor