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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_54Apr28~; REGULAR MEETING, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 195l~ ~~ 1 1 Meeting called to order at 7:30 P,M., with roll call recording the following council members present: Robert E. Stenzinger, Mayor; George J. Shavor, Trustee; Andrew Hustrulid, Trustee; Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk. Absent, David P. Cartwright, Trustee. William E. Olsen, Treasurer, and Frank N. Graham, Attorney, were present. Upon request of the Mayor, it was agreed to dispense with the regular order of business so as to permit discussion with representatives of the Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association Purchase of relative to purchase by the Village of the property on which Village Hall the Village Hall and Fire Station is situated. Messrs, J. A. property C=allaher and F.D, Stanton, and Attorney L C, Webster, represent- ing the Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association, were present for the discussion. They offered on behalf of the Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association to sell to the Village of Falcon Heights the property on which the Village Hall and Fire Station is located as described in the deed, for X7,500.00. After discussion and` on motion by Shavor, seconded by Stewart, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: Resolution WHEREAS, the council has determined. that this land is needed for public purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Council of the Village of Falcon Heights hereby determines that the following described land is needed for public purposes and that the Village council accepts the offer to purchase the following described land for the sum of X7,500.00 in cash, and that the Mayor, Clerk and Treasurer of said Village are hereby authorized and instructed to do all the things necessary to complete the purchase and pay for the land; the property hereby purchased is described as follows: The iffiest One Hundred Fifty (W.150) feet of the East One Hundred Sixty (E.150) feet°of the North Two Hundred Eighty-Three (N. 283) feet of the Northwest Quarter(N4Y 1/!~) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/!~) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 4) o-f Section Twenty-One (21), Township Twenty-Nine (29), Range ~renty-~ire~(23),West f the Fourth Principal Pderidian, accordin to e overnment Survey thereof. Quitclaim Then on mot~on by Stewart, seconded by Shavor, the following deed - 10 ft. re®~lution was adopted unanimously: strip WHEREAS, it appears that a quit claim deed from the Village of Falcon Heights to the Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association, covering the property hereafter described, is necessary to clear title in Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association; ' BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Falcon Heights has no interest in the following described property, and this property is not needed for public purposes, and the Mayor and Clerk are authorized and directed to sign and deliver a quit claim deed from the Village of Falcon Heights to the Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association, covering the following described property: The East Ten (E. 10) feet of the North Two Hundred. Eighty-Three (N.283) feet of the Northwest Quarter (A'W 1/I~) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (P1E 4) of Section Twenty-One (2.1), To~mship Twenty-Pdine(29), Range Twenty-Three (23) , ~a~est of the Fourth Pr~i.ncipal 'Meridian, according to the Government Survey thereof. Check signed Village of Falcon Heights check No. 2661 was then drawn and and delivered signed by the Mayor, Clerk and Treasurer, and delivered covering to Mr. J. A. Gallaher, and the Village attorney was in- purchase of structed to record the deed Village Hall site. Picture At the request of Mr. Martin, reporter from the St Paul taken Dispatch, a photograph was taken of the Mayor, Trustee Shavor and Mr, Gallaher. Negotiations For the benefit of citizens who were present, Attorney reviewed Graham then briefly reviewed negotiations dating back to 1949, which were carried on periodically for the purchase of the Village Hall site. Garske re retain- Letter of April 26 was read from Mr. J.S. Garske for ing wall or permission to erect a concrete retaining wall on the trees north of his property at 1576 N. Snellin~* Drive, and his alternatzze request to plant trees on his property at the north and east ends to screen out view of the Village drainage area. After discussion, Stewart moved that Mayor Stenzinger and Trustee Shavor represent the council in meeting with ?v".r. Garske at his home to review action taken in the matter and to consider ARr. Gxrske's present requests. Seconded by Stenzinger and motion carried unanimously. Request £o fill ditch, Ruggles A written request for permission to fill the ditch on the north side of Ruggles street between Snelling and between Snelling Arona, signed by Leonard 0. Johnson, Harold Lidbom & Arona and Mrs. Lone Rittmaster, was considered, Messrs G.E. Libby and Dick 1~reatherston were present for discussion for the matter, Mr. ~ti`eatherston stating that Ruggles street receives drainage from Roselawn and Garden and that the street be graded if possible. Engineer Milner Carley, also present, took part in the discussion that followed. Shavor then moved that the written request, together with A~tr. Weatherston's oral request be referred to ~hgineer Carry and Street Commissioner Seaborn for study and recommendation, including the problem of disposing of water in the entire area. Seconded by Stewart and. carried unanimously. I.G.I. License #19, On motion by Hustrulid, seconded by Stenzinger, it was Crown Gas Heating Co. voted to approve application for Master Gas Installer's license from the Crown Gas Heating Company, of St Paul, for period April 1 thr~ June 30, 1954, and of issuance of said license as of April 24, 1954. M.G.I. License #20, On motion by Shavor, seconded by Stenzinger, it was Mao rn Engr. Co. voted to approve application for Master Gas Installer's license from the Modern Engineering Company, of St Paul, for period hiay 1 thru June 30, 1954, and for period July 1, 1954 thru June 30, 1955, and of issuance of said. license as of May 1, 1954. ~fx ~~,.. ,, Alley back of biz Engineer Carley reported on a survey he had made last fall property north of the alley back of the business property north of of Larpenteur Larpenteur, and. on his recommendations for permanent or temporary improvement of drainage conditions, Permanent improvement, involving undercutting and regrading of the alley, would cost at least $x,000, he said. An alternate plan would be to use material now in the alley by scarifying, revitalizing and rolling into place. He estimated cost of the latter temporary improvement at X900 which would not include installation of a new catch basin. After discussion, Don Julen, representing the business property owner, agreed to consult a contractor on the cost of patching, repairing and adjusting the grade of the alley, with the understanding that if the work is done it will be subject to t~ir. Carley's approval for the Village, and on motion by Shavor, seconded by Stenzinger, it was so ordered. Maple Knoll In connection with extension of natural gas mains into the gas main Maple Knoll addition, 'VIr. Milner tiY. Carley, Village Engineer for the. natural gas project, recommended as per his letter of April 22, that the Northern States Power Company be required to place their gas main at the regular depth below the established grade of these streets and to backfill and tamp their trench, but that the Power Company not be required to provide gravel or oil surfacing material since none is in place on these streets now. R4r. Carley stated further that the developers of Maple Knoll property have agreed to tais as indicated by their signatures on his letter. Stenzinger then moved that Engineer Carley's recommendations as stated be approved as of April 22, 1954. Seconded by Hustrulid and carried unanimously. Gas main location Mr. Carley next presented maps in connection with natural maps approved gas mains, showing locationsof same in streets grid alleys of the Village, including everything done in this respect to date. After discussion, Hustrulid moved that the Clerk be authorized to sign the location plans and grades of the natural gas lines in the Village. Seconded by Stenzinger and so ordered. Power Company Mr. Carley also reported that the Northern States Power to patch ~ seal Company has agreed to patch and seal cracks in alleys due alleys to laying of natural gas mains, the work to be done during warm weather. At the same time he strongly urged that each improved alley in the Village be given a seal coat of oil to protect against deterioration of the bituminous surfaces. Civil Defense Mrs. H. KruglacDirector, ~iomen's Division, Civil Defense, presented the ~P'omen's Division annual report for 195t~, including summary of staff members. Stenzinger moved that the report be accepted and that a letter be written to Mrs. Kruglac commending her for her services. Seconded by Hustrulid and motion carried unanimously. Bills: On motion by Hustrulid, seconded by Shavor, the following bills were ordered paid: Northern States Power Co., water heater elec., -12 $4.10 n n n n elec. service, 5-12, 1lr.~8 North stern Bell Tel. Co,, Ne 5200, ~-10, X12,20 ~~ ; Fire Equipt. In the absence of the Fire Department committee secretary, items Hustrulid presented the committee's recommendation for purchase of fire equipment. items, stating the only exception was by one committee member to purchase of the fire hose. The list included the following: 6-all service cannisters 1-micro attachment for resusitator 25' hose for micro attachment 2-firemen's rubber coats 2-firemen's helmets 2-pr. firemen's rubber boots 2-chemox masks 500 ft. 22" D.J, fire hose Hustrulid then moved that the items as listed and recommended by the committee be purchased, with the understanding that competitive bids be secured on all items, including advertising for bids on fire hose. Stenzinger seconded and motion carried unanimously. Public Safety Stenzinger then presented copies of minutes of the public Safety Committee's meeting of April 27, 1954, arxi moved acceptance of same, Hustrulid seconded and motion carried unanimously. Before taking action on the committee's recommendationg for establishment of a Village police department, it was agreed that the council should meet with the Public Safety committee and Justices of the Peace for a discussion relating to the handling of violations . Speed limit The committee's recommendation for lowering the speed limit on Snelling Ave. on Snelling avenue was discussed and. referred to our attorney for checking the statute. Bldg. permit- Wayne Sorenson, blt3 N. 10th St., St Paul, appeared before Wayne Sorenson the council in connection with his request for a building permit. After discussion, Shavor moved th at the building inspector now be authorized to issue permits upon proper application if and. when requested on Lots 2 and 3 and west 17 ft. of Lot !~, ffiock, 10, Northome Second Addition, rescinding previous action as shown on page X23, Minutes of November 23, 1953. Hustrulid seconded and motion carried unanimously. Lighting, Larp. Hustrulid reported briefly bha~t;hending a second meeting & Snelling biz of the business men and Northern States Power Company area. people, and that a proposal for lighting the Larpenteur- Snelling business area aas presented at this meeting which was held the morning of April 28. Operating costs of the proposed lighting system, Hustrulid said, were estimated at ~l~45.00 annually. rJ Fact Finding In connection with his appointment on the Mayor's fact Committee, Ramsey finding committe, Stenzinger discussed information that Co. fail was needed by the committee in connection with its study of tine proposed Ramsey County fail. '~ Lauderdale As to a proposed meeting with the Lauderdale Village council Standby for adjustment of the standby fire protection charge, the contract clerk reported that upon request of the Mayor the letter referred to in the minutes of March 2lt, 19511 was not mailed, with the understanding that arrangements were to be made that the council or representatives of the council would meet with the Lauderdale council and discuss the matter of adjusting the standby contract. Upon motion by Hustrulid, seconded by Stewart, this action was unanimously approved and Mayor Stenzinger and Trustee Shavor were designated as representatives of the council to meet with the Lauderdale council regarding the proposed standby contract adjustment. Outside phone Stewart reported that in case approval is not secured by booth the Telephone company for an outside phone booth on the northeast corner of Larpenteur and. Snelling, that assurance has been given by the owner of property at the southeast corner of this intersection that the booth may be placed there. adjournment: On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11 P. M. C1 Approved: Q~-~' v Mayor SPECIAL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, May 5, 1954 Meeting called to order at 8:10 P. M. Roll call recording the following council members present: Robert E. Stenzinger, Mayor; George J. Shavor, Trustee, David P. Cartwright, Trustee; and Clyde J. Stewart. Absent: Andrew Hustrulid, Trustee, William E. Olsen, Treasurer. Present: Frank N. Graham, Attorney. Also about !t0 persons, including citizens, representatives of the oil industry and Twin City filling station operators were in attendance. The Mayor opened the discussion by stating the meeting had been called for the purpose of hearing representatives of the oil industry, Twin City Filling Station representatives, and~~~terested citizens on the proposed ordinance for licensing gasolin ~`~4ations. The proposed ordinance was then read. After discussion, it was agreed to re-read the proposed ordinance section by section, with the Mayor asking for comments or questions.