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REGULAR MEETING, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1956
Meeting called to order at 7:110 P.M., all council members being present as
follows: William R. Utecht, Mayor; George J. Shavor, Trustee; David P. Cartwright,
Trustee; Harold C. Nilsen, Trustee; Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk. Also present -
William E. Olsen, Treasurer, and Framk N. Graham, Attorney.
Minutes of Canvassing Board meeting, December 7, 1955, Regular meeting, December
7,.1955 and Regular meeting, December 28, 1955, were heard and approved as read.
Req'n. #71 covering second sheets, paper port folio and similar
Cl erk's supplies for the .Clerk, was ordered approved on motion by
Cart~rright, seconded by Utecht.
Req'n. #72 for 300 ft. 12" fire hose, one 22x1 standard reducer,
Fire. Dept. 6 spanner belts, etc., was approved on motion by Cartwright,
seconded by Utecht f~cL~s~ ~.~;.t;r~tlc~~~~1-'~, i"~~SC' c.=-~ i~~~~t~cf~-tl~c~
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Policing & The Clerk presented a report from Public Safety Supervisor
mileage, 1955 Don Arndt on Village poliding operations for 1955, showing
total cost of $1,100.29 and fines received amounting to
X3,599.00. Total policing mileage was 15,089 miles.
Bingo permit Letter dated January 6, 1956, from Mr. Paul W. Larson
was read, requesting authority on behalf. of the St Paul
Campus Union Board of Gove rnors to conduct a bingo game
in the Student Union Social Center on the St Paul Campus
of the University of Minnesota. In accord with our attorney's
advice (see page 516) regarding state statutes permitting certain.
groups not organized for pecuniary profit to operate the
game of bingo, Cartwright moved, seconded by Stewart, that
the Clerk write to Mr. Larson that the Council ~a no ob3ection
to the St Paul Campus Union Board of Governor°s~ suc$"~ game
as stated in Mr. Carson's letter. Motion carried unanimously.
Constable Bond. in the amount of $500.00 of The Fidelity and Casualty
Dachtera's Company, for Constable. Henry J. Dachtera, for the period
bond January 3, 1956 thru December 31, 1957, was considered.
Stewart moved approval of said bond, seconded by Nilsen
and motion carried unanimously.
Election Letter of December 12, 1955 from the County Auditor was
districts read, relative to dividing election districts within the
Village so that the number of voters in each shall be
substantially equal. After discussion, it was agreed
that no change would be made with respect to election
districts or voting place before the. Presidential Primary
Election on March 20 this year. In the event that it is
decided to increase the number of election districts later
on this year, the Clerk was asked to write the Superintendent
of Schools for permission to use the Fa~.con Heights grade
school as one of the voting places. Shavor will check
Election district No. 2 with respect to dividing it .
so as to equalize the number of voters in each division.
Fireman Letter of December 22, 1955 relating to an incident during
Raymond the probation period of Fireman Raymond Merkel was discussed
Merkel with Acting Volunteer Fire.~hief Grumke. '-
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Lauderdale In connection with making fire inspections in the Village of
inspections .Lauderdale; Acting Volunteer Fire Chief Grumke recommended i~
inspecting commercial buildings in Lauderdale twice a year
as a safety measure for our firemen who are sub3ect to call
under the terms of our standby contract with Lauderdale.
After discussion with Chief Grumke, it was voted unanimously
that Acting Volunteer Fire Chief Grumke be authorized to
arrange for said inspections as he sees fit, on motion by
Cartwright, seconded by Utecht.
Large oxygen Chief Grumke reported that our volunteer firemen recently
tanks furnished bought two large oxygen tanks from their firemen's dance
by Vol.firemen funds, these to be filled by the Village at a saving as
compared with the previous practice of purchasing the
oxygen in small quantities. The two large oxygen tan ks
will serve for refilling the small resuscitator tanks.
The Clerk was asked to write the Volunteers regarding the
matter and to include it in Village news items.
Topographic The Clerk reported. that a new topographic map of the Twin
map Cities and vicinity, showing railroad lines, new highways,
housing developments, etc., could be purchased from the
U,S, Geological Survey, Washington, D,C., for 75¢ according
to news releases. Utecht mnithd that the Clerk be authorized
to purchase the map. Seconded by Cartwright and so ordered.
Building
permits Report from Building Inspector Nick Christensen was read,
showing a total of 55 building permits issued in 1955 with
a total value of X750,325.00.
Ralph Van Ralph Van Hoven, spokesman for a committee appearing before
Hoven the council, said he wished to convey greetings from the
citizens and to say they feel that the ~iiaage government
is in good hands. Mr. Van Hoven also said there are many
residents who are anxious and willing to serve on citizens'
committees or as desired.
Bills: On motion by Cartwright, seconded by Nilsen, the following
bills were ordered paid:
American Linen Supply Co., linen serv., Dec., 9b6.55
Badens Pure Oil Service, gas & oil to 12-31, $13.75
Byrnes Key Shop, file case lock !~ 2 keys, X1.35
Earl Grumke, reimbursement, greasing fire trucks, $3.00
General Trading Co., 1~" swivel vise, X10.53
"' "' " hand counter brush, ~Lt.50
Raymond L. Merkel, services, training for fire motor
operator, 12-15 to 12-31-55, X72.26
Minn, Fire Extinguisher Co., CO 2 recharge ~ SA charges, $5.30
R.A. Myers & Co., disinfectant, X6.85
St Paul Book & Sta., supplies,F.D., X1.73
Terrace Auto Supply, repair battery charger, ~Lt.50
Falcon Heights Hgrdware, F.D. & skating rink supplies,$~t1,96
" " " sweeping compound, 11-18, ~3.lt7
Vol..firemen's payroll Dec., $1Lt2.00
Nor. States Power Co., street lighting, 1-12, 993.33
" " " " water heater elec. , 1-12, $l-.16
n n n n elec., service, 1-12, X27.22
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Bills (cont'd
Thorne Coal & Oil, fuel vil bal., Dec. 31, X127.65
Walter S. Booth & Son, 100 verified acct. forms, X15.65
Bri~~s. Giit~rt ~"~°' '` ' '` ~°~~^-~h„v, , legal services,Dec., .150.
Falcon Hts State Bank, safety deposit box rental to Jan.'S7,~5.00
Miller Davis Co., supplies, Treas., 12-5, ~6.5t~
NW Bell Telephone Co., Mi It-5050, Jan. 1, $15.00
Padwal Elec. Co., wiring warming house,labor & matls., $76.90
To1tz,King & Day, sanitary sewer engr. services, Oct. X113.96
Kenneth P.Shellum, skating rink superv'n., to 1-11, X65.70
Thorne Coal & Oil Co., oil for farming house,50 gal drum,$21.50
Vol. firemenservices,flooding skating rinks
on other than drill time, $6?~.00
Stan Seaborn, expenses, Str. Comr., Jan-July 1955, 9678.00
Ramsey Co. Treas., street work, Dec., $636.61
Skating Cartwright reported that the completed skating rink at
rink the Falcon Heigh is grade school is being used more than
expected and that the Volunteer firemen Have been very
helpful in keeping the rink flooded.
Acting Mayor Nominations for the office of Acting Mayor for 1956 were
called for. George Shavor was nominated, There being no
further nominations, George Shavor was declared duly appointed
to the office of Acting Mayor for 1956.
Bank Depository
The followi ng resolution was moved by Cartwright, seconded
by Shavor and adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, That Falcon Heights State Bank of Falcon Heights,
Minnesota, be and hereby is designated as a depository for
the funds of the Village of Falcon Heights, and that the
Village Treasurer is authorized to deposit village funds
therein to the amount of forty-five thousand dollars (~1t5,000.00).
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the present collateral furnished by Falcon
Heights State Bank consisting of forty thousand dollars
(~1~0,000.00), face val ue, of U.S. government obligations,
accompanied by an assignment providing that in case of default
on the part of Falcon Heights State Bank the council has full
power and authority to sell the collateral or so much as may be
necessary to realize the full amount due the municipality, is
hereby approved, said collateral having a market value in excess
of 10~ over the amount of the above authorized deposit in excess
of the amount guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That checks of the Village of Falcon Heights
drawn upon the said bank account shall be hoaored by said bank
only if signed by all three of the following: William~~ Utecht,
Mayor; Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk; and William E. Olsen, Treasurer.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That this designation shall be effective
only until the end of the present council year, and that a copy
of the resolution duly certified by the Clerk be delivered to
the Falcon Heights State Bank.
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Village Attorney Stewart moved that Briggs, Gilbert, Morton, Kyle and Macartney
be engaged as our Village attorneys for the year 1956. Seconded
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by Cartwright and motion carried unanimously.
Rusting places On motion by Shavor, seconded by Nilsen, the following
posting places were designated for 1956:
(1) Blomberg's Store, Iowa and Hamline avenues
(2) National Tea Store, Larpenteur and Snelling avenues
(3) Gibbs School, Cleveland and Larpenteur avenues
Council
meetings On motion by Utecht, seconded by Cartwright, it was w ted
unanimously that regular meetings of the council be
held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, in
the Village Hall, beginning at 7:30 P.I., with provision
that if the meeting date falls on a legal holiday that the
meeting be held on the next secular day.
Safety deposit Cartwright moved that the Village continue renting a safety
box deposit box at the Falcon Heights State Bank at a rental of
$5.00 per year.. Seconded by Dtecht and motion carried
unanimously.
Village Assessor Shavor moved that the council recommend the appointment of
Elmer B. Rowley as Village assessor and that the County
Assessor's office be so advised. Seconded by Nilsen and
motion carried unanimously.
Building Inspector- After discussion, Nilsen moved the appointment of Nick
Street Commissioner Christensen as Building Inspector and Street Commissioner
for 1956. Seconded by Stewart and motion carried unanimously.
Public Safety Utecht moved to appoint as members of the Public Safety
Commission- Commission, Milton H. Bohn, Don Arndt and Neil Gordon for
the year 1956. Seconded by Shavor and motion carried
unanimously.
Police Supervisor Cartwright moved that Don Arnd be appointed Public Safety
Supervisor for the year 1956. Seconded by Nilsen and motion
carried unanimously.
Legal Newspaper The following resolution was adopted by a unanimous vote ~I
on motion by Stewart, seconded by Cartwright:
RESOLVED, That the Rose Tribune, a legal newspaper of general •
circulation in the Village of Falcon Heights be and it hereby
is designated as the official newspaper of the .Village of
Falcon Heights, in which shall be published such ordinances
and other matters as are required by lavr to be so published,
and such other matters as the council may deem it advisable and
in the public interest to have published in this manner for
the year 1956.
Planning Commission "
In connection with vacancy on the Planning Commission as of
December 31, 1955, Shavor moved appointment of Lorris Williams
as a member of said Commission for a term of three years
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commencing January 1, 1956. Seconded by Stewart and motion
carried unanimously.
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Gas Inspector Cartwright moved the appointment of Elwood D. Larson as
Gas Inspector for the Village for 1956. Seconded by Utecht
and motion carried unanimously.
Salaries After discussion, Shavor moved that the salaries of elected
Village officers for 1956 be set in amounts the same as
last year. Seconded by Cartwright and motion carried
unanimously.
Utecht moved that Acting Volunteer Fire Chief Earl Grumke
be paid a monthly salary of X35.00 effective beginning
January 1 , 1956. Seconded by Cartwright and motion carried
unanimously.
Legislative
committee Utecht moved that the following be appointed to membership
on the Village legislative committee for 1956: Ralph Van Hoven,
Chairman; B. J. Rechtiene, Lynn Mattson, Edwin Johnson and
John Gasink. Seconded by Stewart and motion carried unanimously.
Civil Defense Nilsen moved the appointment of Earl Grumke as Director,
Civil Defense, for 1956, and the appointment of Mrs. Veronica
K~elland, Civil Defense director, Women's division, for 1956.
Seconded by Utecht and motion carried unanimously.
Parks & Playgrounds On motion by Utecht, seconded by Cartwright, it was voted
unanimously to appoint the following to our Parks and Playgrounds
Committee: B.J. Rechtiene, Chairman; Mrs. Joan Carley, John
Gasink, Mrs. Bonnie Johnson, Joe Jansek, Howard Rose and Mrs.
George Calander.
Board of Health It was reported that term of office for one member of the
Board of Health; namely, Robert C. ffiomberg, expires as of
January this year; also that Mrs. Kathleen Weiss' term
expires January 1958; and term of Dr. Thos, Krezowski,
Chairman of said Board, expires January 1957. Stewart
moved that Robert C. Blomberg be appointed to Board of
Health membership for a term of three years. Seconded by
Shavor and motion carried unanimously.
Village Engineer After discussion, Nilsen moved the appointment of Milner W.
Carley as Village Engineer for the year 1956. Seconded by
Stewart and motion carried unanimously.
Sewer Commission Utecht moved that the following members constitute a Seger
Commission; namely, Andrew Hustrulid, Chairman, and
Frank Gonney. Seconded by Cartwright and motion carried
unanimously.
Fublic Relations
and Larson Committee Utecht moved that the following members be appointed
as a Public Relations and Liaison Committee; Earl Anderson,
Chairman; Mrs. R. Canfield, Richard Johanson and L. J.
Rustad. Seconded by Nilsen and motion carried unanimously.
Police Survey Cartwright moved that a Police Survey Committee be set up
Committee temporarily for the purpose of making a survey of our present
police protection and making recommendations to the council,
membership of said committee to be as follows: Philip Stocker,
Chairman; William Olsen, W.L. Hinderman and P.L. Coppini.
Seconded by Utecht and carried unanimously.
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Financial In connection with preparing the Village financil statement
statement for the year ended December 31, 1955, Shavor moved that the
Clerk be authorized to arrange for assistance on the same
basis as last year, and for publishing said financial statement
in The Rose Tribune. Seconded by Cartwright and motion
carried unanimously.
Treasurer's Shavor moved, seconded by Nilsen, that the Treasurer's bond _- ~
Bond be fixed at X1000, and that the Treasurer be directed to
secure said bond on a two-year basis. Motion carried
unanimously. (see minutes Jan. 8, 1952)•
P.S. Supvr.~ti~L,,,{~,~y After discussion, C.a~twright moved that the Public Safety
~ e~ Supervisor's s~>eace be set at X25.00 per month
~:~se~-- ~:~ (t { ~ ~~ effective January 1, 1956. Seconded by Ste~rart and motion
carried unanimously.
Falcon Woods Mr. B.L. Gage, of the Gage Construction Company, Minneapolis,
(Gage Constr.Co.) submitted the final plat of Falcon Woods subdivie~on for ~
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laf council approval. Letter of January 10, 1956 from the
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• Planning Commission was read, recommending a minimum radius
of 10 ft. at street intersections, and that since the area
of each of Lots !t and 5 of Block 2 and lots 3 and !~ of Block 3 ,
is greater than required, that a frontage of less than 75 ft.
minimum per lot should be permitted. After discussion
Shavor moved acceptance, of the final plat of Falcon Woods
and that the Clerk be authorized to execute said plat for the
Village, sub3ect to obtaining the approval of Lorris Williams,
Chairman, Planning Commission, and the delivery to the Village
of a bond in the amount of ~lt,000.00, approved by the Village
attorney, to secure the completion by December 31, 1956, of
the making, installations grading and improvement of all streets
shown on the said plat (except the portion of Prior Avenue,
approximately 115 feet hereinafter referred to) in accordance
with the Village specifications,sub3ect to the approval of the
Village Engineer and the delivery to the Village of the sum of
$350.00, to be held by the Village for the installs tion, grading
and improvement of the approximately 115 feet of Prior. Avenue
shown on the said plat, which shall be done by the Villa ge at
the time when the property south of Falcon Woods is opened up.
Nilsen seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Street The Clerk s~~i~ that the County reported following ov
Mileage oonference with our Village r~gineer that Falcon Heights
revised street mileage as of December 2, 1955, is 8.18 miles.
Additions to former street mileage include Albert Street,
from Ruggles to Roselawn, .12 miles; and Ruggles Street,
from Holton Avenue to Hemline Avenue, 0.19 miles.
Complaint re Cartwright reported on receiving complaints from citizens
renting rooms with respect to owner of property at northeast corner of
Albert and Hoyt renting rooms to students whose cars are
all parked in the area at one time. After discussing
whether the Village could take any action, Cartwright agreed
to check and report further on the matter.
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Complaint - The Mayor reported on complain to received from neighbors in
dogs, 1853 the vicinity of 1853 Simpson because of the owner's dogs.
Simpson After discussion, Utecht moved that Don Arndt call on the
owner at 1853 Simpson about the disturbance his dogs are
causing in the neighborhood, with the idea of securing the
facts and reporting same to the council. Seconded by Stewart
and motion carried unanimously.
Snow in The Mayor reported receiving a complaint from Mr Blomberg
front of regarding snow that is piled up by the plow in front of
Blomberg store the Blomberg Store. After discussion, Street Commissioner
Nick Christensen said he would check into the matter.
Plow The Mayor asked if alleys could be plowed at the same time
alleys show plowing is done on the streets, with the understanding
that the cost of plowing the alleys would be paid for by
the owners of adjoining property. After some discussion,
it was agreed that Nick Christensen would check with the
County and report back on this.
Constable Attorney Graham reported on his exchange of correspondence
fees with Constable George Swanson regarding constable fees.
Also a letter was read addressed to the Mayor by Constable
Swanson, requesting that S~+ranson's services as constable
be paid for one the same basis as a Village police officer.
After discussion, Utecht moved that Swanson's letter of
January l~, 1956 be referred to our Police Survey Committee
for study and recommendation, and that Constable Swanson be
so advised. Seconded by Cartwright and motion carried
unanimously.
Mrs. Maxson's The Clerk reported on a complaint from Mrs. Maxson, 1387
complaint West Idaho, regarding snow piled up by the platy at the
entrance of their alley on Albert, Mrs: Maxsnnsstating
this formed ice and a large bump on which they broke the
exhaust pipe of their car. Nick Christensen will check
into the matter.
Insurance covers Letter was read from H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc., advising
maintenance ~ that our public liability and property damage insurance
supervision of provides coverage for the Village in connection wilDh the
skating rink maintenance and supervision of the skating rink.
Klatt's Cartwright reported that Mr. Klatt phoned him with reference
Addition - to the Village accepting the streets in Klatt's addition
bond released acid release of the bond. After discussion, Cartwright
moved that the Clerk write Mr. Klatt that said streets have
been accepted for maintenance by the Village and that the
bond has been ordered released. Seconded by Stewart and
motion carried unanimously.
Shell Station Cartwright reported being advised that the new operator
hours of of the Shell Station at 1.07 Larpenteur Avenue Pest,
operation Carroll Nelson, was not conforming with hours of operation
as required by the licensing of the station. The Clerk
was asked to write Mr. Nelson, stating that the license
was issued on the basis of hours of operation named in the
application and that he is not authorized to operate the station
later than these hours.
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Uuvenile Mayor Utecht reported on receipt of a letter from Governor
matters Freemen addressed to all Mayors in Minnesota, urging each
community to take an active part in preventive juvenile
. delinquency. The council agreed that the Mayor should go
ahead and set up an organization consisting of various
interested groups, to represent Falcon Heights in the
matter.
Adjournment: On motion, the meeting adjourned at 12:10 midnite.
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Mayor
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