HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_57Jan96 ~ REGULAR METING, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1957
Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M., the folloxing council members being present:
William R. Utecht, Mayor; George J. Shavor, Trustee; Harold C. Nilsen, Trustee;
Willis Warkentien, Trustee; Clyde J. Stewart, Clerk. Also present: William E. Olsen,
,Treasurer, and Frank N. Graham, Attorney.
Minutes of regular meeting December 26, 1956; were heard and approved as read.
Regn. #98 covering 1,000 imprinted envelopes for Clerk, 300 imprinted
envelopes for Planning Commission, 250 official cards and
75 postage stamps for Planning Commission, was read. Approval
of same was ordered on motion by Utecht, seconded by Shavor.
Sheriff's radio Chief Patrol Officer Milton Bohn's le tter of January 8, 1957
system, rural pep~gtinformation requested by the Mayor on the Sheriff's
Ramsey Co. proposed radio system for rural Ramsey County, xas read. The
~+etter stated that they do not expect to be in operation before
April or May, and that if the Village purchases a squad car, to
either omit the radio at the present time or buy one tuned to
their frequency (15l~.77) so the set can be put in operation as
soon as their transmitter is finished.
Governox's Letter xas read from Governor Orville L.Freeman regarding a
letter re meet- meeting he had called for January 15, 1957, at 10:30 A.M. in
ing on suburban the State Office Building Auditorium, of officials d~'om
matters. municipalities xithin the Twin City Metropolitan area, to
discuss suburban problems.
Bingo permit Letter of January 2, 1957, from Mr. Paul W. Larson, Manager,
St Paul Campus Union, University of Minnesota, xas read,
requesting authority on behalf of the St Paul Campus Union Board
of Governors to conduct a bingo game on the evening of Friday,
February 1, 1957, in the Student Union Social Center on the St Paul
Campus.. On the advice of our attorney (see page 516) regarding
state statubes permitting certain groups not organized for pecuniary
profit to operate the game of bingo, Utecht moved, seconded by
Stewart, that the Clerk write to Mr. Larson, stating that the
council has no ob~ec ipn to the St Paul Carpus Union Board of
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~s~o~~ned in Mr. Carson's letter of January
Governors conducting
2nd. Motion carried unanimously.
Proposed contract The Village attorney's letter of December 28, 1956, xas read
for Sewer Engr. relative to the original proposal and proposed contract, both
services dated December 26, 1956, submitted by Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson
and Associates, inc. Attorney Graham then read the proposed
contract, and questions pertaining to resident supervision, arranging
for payment when money was available under the bond issue, and
resurfacing of the streets, xere discussed. It xas agreed that
our attorney should ask Cdr. Steffes, of TKDA & Associates, to come
in at 8:30 P.M. at our next meeting so that these and other sewer
matters may be discussed with him.
The Cl,e rk read a letter under date of January 5, 1957, xhich he
xrote to Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates at their
request, for use as an introduction in those cases xhere it is
necessary to determine the depth of abasement in a private home.
Utecht moved that authorization of the letter as of January 5, 1957
be approved. Seconded by Nilsen and motion carried unanimously.
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Return insurance Letter of December 31, 195, from H. & Val Rothschild, St Paul,
premiums was read, enclosing check for X206.30 to cover the return premiums
for the three Indemnity Insurance Company of North America policies
which were cancAlled December 1, 1956. The check was accepted
and turned over to Treasurer Olsen for deposit in the Village
account.
Snelling Drive Copy of Attorney Graham's letter to Don Arndt relative to
signs objections to the "Right Turn Only" traffic sign at the
southwest intersection of Larpenteur and Snelling Drive,
was read. It was reported that the sign had been changed
back to permit of left turns, also that some motorists from
Hoyt were using Snelling drive to make left turns onto
Larpenteur avenue westbound.
Metropolitan Mr. C.C. Ludwig's letter of December 28, as to the League's
Planning discussion and endorsement of the metropolitan planning commission
Commission bill, urging each council to take individual action thereon and
Bill directly contact their respective senators and representatives.
After discussion of some of the main features of the said bill,
copy of which was attached to Mr. Ludwig's letter, Trustee
Shavor was asked to prepare and submit a resolution on the matter
at our next meeting.
Gas tax Reference was made to letter of Mayor Robert 0. Ashbach of Arden•
matter Hills, dated December 20, 1956, relating to the proposed distribution
of the state gas tax. Shavor reported he had talked with Commissioner
Lucille Blank regarding this matter, and that he would report further
after proposed meetings were held.
October tax Receipt of the October tax settlement from the County Auditor's
settlement .office in the amount of X15,355.51, was reported. Treasurer
Olsen reported on the break-doRn of this amount for crediting
to various Village funds.
1957 Agenda & Proposed agenda covering council meetings for 1957, and proposed
areas of areas of responsibility for the Mayor, Treasurer and each councilman,
- responsibility were considered. Approval was voted unanimously on motion by Nilsen,
seconded by Shavor.
Salaries The following proposed monthly salaries effective January 1, 1957,
were considered: Mayor, X50.00; each Trustee, X35.00; Clerk, X150.00;
Treasurer, X50.00; Fire Chief, ffi35.00; Police Commissioner, X25.00.
After discussion, especially with respect to the Clerk's duties and
office, Nilsen moved approval of the proposed salary schedule except
that the Cle rk's salary be increased from X150.00 to X6200.00 per
month. Seconded by Shavor and motion carried unanimously.
Acting Mayor Nominations for the office of Acting Mayor for 1957 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 1957.
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Bank Depository The follo*ri.ng resolution Was moved by Shavor, seconded by Nilsen
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 (~l~5,~.~)•
RESOLVED FURTAF~t, That the present collateral furnished by Falcon
Heights State Bank consisting of forty thousand dollars ($l~0,000.00),
face value of U,S. Government obligations accompanied by an assign-
went providing that in case of default on the part of Falcon Heights
State Bank the council has full polder 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 honored by said bank
only if signed by all three of the following: William R. 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.
Village attorneys Nilsen moved that Briggs, Gilbert, Morton, Kyle and Macartney, of
St Paul, be engaged as our Village attorneys for the year 1957.
Secorxied by Shavor and motion carried unanimously.
Posting places On motion by Shavor, seconded by Nilsen, the following posting places
Were designated for 1957
(1) Blomberg's Store, Iowa and Hamiine Avenues
(2) National Tea Store, Larpenteur ar~d Snelling Avenues
(3) Ealcon~Heigflts Pharmacy, Snelling and Larpenteur Avenues
Council meetings On motion by Nilsen, seconded by Shavor, it Was voted unanimously
that beginning January 21~, 1957, that regular meetings of the
council be held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month,
in the Village Hall, beginning at 7:3O P.M., With adjournment at
11:00 P.M., with the provision that if the meeting date falls on a
legal holiday that the meeting be held on the°next secular day.'
Safety deposit Warkentien moved that the Village continue renting a safety deposit
box box at the Falcon Heights State Bank at a rental of X5.00 per year.
Secorrled by Utecht and motion carried unanimously.
Village Assessor Shavor moved that the council recommend the appointment of George
Townsend as Village assessor and that the County Assessor's office
be so advised. Seconded by Nilsen and motion carried unanimously.
Building Inspector- Nilsen moved the appointment of Nick Christensen as Building
Street Commissioner Inspector and Street Commissioner for 1957• Seconded by Stewart
and motion carried unanimously.
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Police Commissioner Shavor moved that Donald E. Arndt be appointed Police
Commissioner for the year 1957. Seconded by Nilsen and
motion carried unanimously.
Legal newspaper The following resolution was adopted by a unanimous vote
on motion by Utecht, seconded by Stewart:
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
Fatleon Heights, in which shall be published such ordinances
and other matters as are required by law 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 195'~.~
Planning Commission It was reported that C.K. Otis's term of office as member
of the Planning Commission expired as of December 31, 1956.
Shavor moved the appointment of C.K. Otis as a member of
C. K. Otis - said Commission for a term of three years, commencing
January 1, 1957• Seconded by Nilsen and motion carried
unanimously.
David P. Cartwright - In connection with the vacancy on the Planning Commission
caused by member Lorris Williams' resignation in 1956,
Nilsen moved appointment of David P. Cartwright to said
office, term of which expires as of December 31, 1958.
Seconded by Shavor and motion carried unanimously.
Gas Inspector On motion by Shavor, seconded by Nilsen, the appointment
of Elwood D. Larson as Village Gas Inspector for 1957,
was approved by a unanimous vote.
Village Engineers Nilsen moved, seconded by Shavor, that Milner W. Carley
and Associates b~ appointed Village I~hgineers for the gear
1957• Motion carried unanimously.
Civil Defense Shavor moved that Veronica K3elland b~ appointed Civil
Defense Director, Women's Division, for 1957• Seconded
by Nilsen and motion carried unanimously.
Legislative Committee Utecht moved that the following be appointed to membership
on the Village's legislative committee for 1957: Ralph Van
Hoven, Chairman; B.J. Rechtiene, David P. Cartwright, Edwin
Johnson, Howard Christensen and William Korstad. Seconded
by Warkentien and motion carried unanimously.
Parks & Playgrounds On motion by Nilsen, seconded by Utecht, the following
were appointed by a unanimous vote to membership on the
Parks ~ Playgrounds Committee for 1957: B.J. Rechtiene,
Chairman; Mrs. Joan Carley, A. Carl Kaechele, Yrs. Bonnie
Johnson, Hazel Sorensen and Howard Rose.
Public Relations On motion by Utecht, seconded by Shavor, the following were
appointed by a unaniri~ous vote to membership on the Public
Relations and Liaison Committee: L.J. Rustad, Chairman;
Mrs. R. Garfield, and Richard Johanson.
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Board of Health It xas reported that a vacancy exists in the office
of Chairman, Board of Health, term of which expired
December 31, 1956, the incumbent, Dr. Thos. Krezoxski,
Dr. D.M. Garrox, having resigned earlier in 1956. It xas also reported
Chairman that Robert C. Blomberg xas appointed to membership on
the Board in 1956 for a term of three years, and that
membership on the Board of Mrs. Kathleen Weiss expires
as of December 31, 1957. Utecht moved that Dr. D. M.
Garrvw be appointed Chairman, Board of Health, for a
term of office expiring at the first council meeting in
January 1958. Seconded by Shavor and motion carried
unanimously.
Financial statement In connection xith preparing the Village financial statement
for the year ended December 31, 1956, Shavor moved that the
Clerk be authorized to arrange for assistance on the same
basis as last year, and for publishing said financial state-
went in The Ross Tribune. Seconded by Warkentien and motion
carried unanimously.
Clerk's Bond Utecht moved, seconded by Nilsen, that the Clerk's bond
be fixed at !6500.00, and that the Clerk be directed to
secure said bond on a two year basis. Motion carried
unanimously.
Bills: On motion by Utecht, seconded by Stewart, the following
• bills were ordered paid, sub3ect to Trustee Nilsen's
approval of bills for fire inspection time submitted by
Firemen B.J. Slama and Stanley P. Schultz:
Donald E. Arndt, services PS Supvr., Dec., $25.00
Henry J. Dachtera, policing & mileage, Dec. 96197.05
LeRoy Humphrey, " " " 96168.13
Kenneth Schmidt, " " " ~160.b5
Earl Smith " " " $118.79
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Briggs,Gilbert,Morton,Kyle&Macartney, legal serv.Dec. 96175.00
Nick Christensen, fees, bldg permits 572-577, 9611l1.05;~
Falcon Heights State Bank, safety deposit box renta1;~965.00
NW Telephone Co. , Mi It-5050, Jan 1, 9615.00
Schultz Tree Service, tree trimming, 12-28-56 thru 1-7-57,96185.
Toltz,King,Duvall,Anderson & Assocs., engr.serv.payt,l2-18,96596.10
Thorne Coal & Oil Co., xarming hse fuel oil ba1.,12-2i, X9.86
" " " " fuel oil bal., 12-27, 96103.06
Nor.States Parer Co., VH Apt. elec., 1-12-57, $1.62
" " xater heater elec., 1-12, 963.00
" " VHRIFS elec, 1-12, ~l~7.23
" " street lighting, 1-12, $93.33
" " xarming hse elec, 1-12, 80¢
Stanley P.Schultz, fire insptn. time, 11-29-56, X1.3.12
Bertrand J. Slama " '~ 11-19-56, 962.35
American Linen. Sply Co. , linen serv. to Dec. 2l~,56, 966.55
Badens Pure Oil SeriIIe, gasoline, 11-30, 96~.?9
" " " " gasoline & fix gas line, 9617.28
Brown Steel Tank Co., tank truck repairs, $86.13
Empire Clock Co., clock repairs, 961.31
Falcon Oil Co., gasoline, 12-21, $6.110
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Gen. Trading Co., supplies, 12-18, 19.82
n n n " 12-19, 9621.13
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Bills (Cont'd) Gen.Truck & Equipt. Co., tank truck repairs, l693.9h
Lyle's Cities Service, carburetor & crank case conditioner,~2.85
Vol. Firemen, payroll, Dec., X76.00
Advertise for The type of police squad car proposed for purchase by the
Police squad Village was discussed with Police Commissioner Don Arndt,
car bids especially as to type of tires, color of car_, and description
of generator. Following the discussion, Utecht moved that
the advertisement for bids for the police car as prepared
by our attorney, calling for bids by February 1lt, 1957,
be approved, and that the advertisement be published in The
Rose Tribune for January 17 and 2lt, 1957• Seconded by Nilsen
and motion carried unanimously.
Police matters Police Commissioner Arndt reported on calls received by
the police during 1956 and reported on the number and
character of arrests which he said were mainly traffic
violations. He said the State Highway Department would
permit no light above crosswalks pedestrian). Police
activities were discussed and especially the conduct of
Officer Dachtera. The matter of securing an additional
officer for evening patroling was discussed with Arndt.
Resolutions of Utecht moved that three resolutions of thanks for services
thanks for - rendered as
prepared by the Cle rk, be approved as of
Cartwright January 9, 1957, for the following former Village officers:
Van Hoven
Hustrulid David P. Cartwright, Trustee; Andrew Hustrulid, Trustee;
and Ralph V~ Hoven, Village Treasurer.
Seconded by Shavor and motion carried unanimously.
Village directory The matter of preparing a directory of Village officers
for 19$7 was discussed. Shavor moved that ~'i~stee Nilsen
be asked to prepare said directory as he did last year.
Seconded by Utecht and motion carried unanimously.
Street lights On motion by Nilsen, seconded by Shavor, it was voted
ordered unanimously to request the Power Company to install a
street light at Prior Avenue and Autumn Street, that is
on Prior Avenue immediately south of Autumn; also to
install a street light at Ruggles and Snelling Avenues
on the east side of Snelling Drive.
County asked Nilsen moved that the Clerk write to County Commissioner
for street lights Lucille Blank, requesting that the County install street
lights at Roselawn and Prior Avenues and at Autumn Street
and Roselawn Avenue, to provide the ligh ting needed at the
entrance to the Falcon Woods Addition. Seconded by Shavor
and motion carried unanimously.
Fire Department Fire Chief Grumke's report of January 7, 1957, on activities
activities report of the Falcon Heights Fire Department was read.
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Fire Department Letter of January 9, 1957, from Fire Chief Grumke
Relief Association expressing appreciation of the Fire Department
matters Relief Association members for the help given them
on January 8, 1957 by Mr. George Anderson, of the
State Public Examiner's office, i+n setting up and
keeping the Association's books and in conducting
their organization in accord with the governing statutes,
was read. In accord with the letter, Shavor moped that
the Clerk be directed to write a letter of thanks to
Mr. Anderson. Seconded by Nilsen and motion carried
unanimously.
Parking of Cars The Fire Chief's letter of January l~,1957, was read,
of FUGTA members reporting on permission that was. given for the parking
on VHRrF'S parking of five or six cars in the rear of the station at the
area request of GTA's manager who explained that the members
opning the cars would be away for about ten days on an
annual trip to Washington, D.C.
Tank Truck The Cle rk reported that Mr. Rus tad of the office of
Equipment Civil Defense had informed him that fire department
equipment could no longer be purchased thru the office
of Civil Defense on a matching fund basis. Mr. Rustad
suggested that soiae items for equipping our tank truck
``might be secured thru the Department of Education's
surplus property stations. The Clerk reported he had
informed the Fire Chief to this effect and also suggested
checking the catalog of Halprin Supply Company for tank
truck items.
Regn. #99 covering 2 cases of No. 30 engine oil, 2 oil filters,
Fire Dept. 2 chamois skins, and 2 6-volt batteries for Eng. #1,
was ordered approved on motion by Shavor, seconded by
Warkentien.
Alley account- Nilsen reported on the balance due the Village for
Seaborn work done on the alley between Iowa and Idaho from
Albert to North Pascal, and that he planned to see
Mr. S eaborn and report further on the matter at our
next meeting.
Tree trimming ~ Nilsen moved that Schultz Tree Service be authorized to
continued carry on tree trimming operations up to a cost of ~l~75.00.
Seconded by Warkentien and motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment: On motion, the meeting ad3ourned at 11 P.M.
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