HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_57Oct10REGULAR MEETING, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1957
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Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M., the following 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; Frank N. Graham; Attorney.
The minutes of September 26, 1957, were ordered approved as submitted.
Collateral to Letter of October 9, 195? from The First National Bank of Saint
secure deposits, Paul was read, requesting that the amount of collateral pledged
First Natl Bank to secure Village deposits in said bank be reduced from
of Saint Paul $200,000 to X50,000 in view of the balance currently carried
in the account. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Utecht, the
following resolution was passed by a unanimous vote:
.Resolution - RESOLVED, that The First National Bank of Saint Paul, Minnesota,
be continued as a depository for the funds of the Village of
Falcon Heights, belonging to the "Village of Falcon Heights,
Minnesota Sanitary Sewer System Improvement No. 1 Construction
Account."
RESOLVED ALSO, that the collateral deposited by The First National
Bank of Saint Paul with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis,
be reduced from $200,000 to_$50,000, and that the Treasurer be
authorized to execute the necessary receipts and documents to
effectuate this change in collateral.
Alley Hearing The hearing regarding the improvement of the alley in Block 1,
Northome Addition, was resumed at 7:15 P.M. Mr. Ringus and
three other petitioners were present. Trustee Nilsen reported
he had inspected work on the alley and that the affected
property owners seemed to be quite satisfied. He referred to
the culvert problem at the east end of the alley which he said
could be improved upon. He then submitted a letter dated
October 2, 1957 from Dr. Russell E. Risbrudt, expressing satis-
faction with the alley improvement. Engineer L3ungren presented
a bill from the Jay W. Craig Company for patching and other work
done in the alley, amoun~b~`~,o X656.50, which he said came to X1.10
per running foot. The bill was turned over to Mr. Ringus with
the understanding that the Village-will consider accepting said
alley for maintenance when the petitioners have paid the Jay W.
Craig Company bill.
Hearing closed
No one else wishing to be heard, the hearing was declared closed
at 7:110 P.M., on motion by Utecht, seconded by Stewart.
Barthel James Greenstein, 1300 Ryan Avenue, Roseville, St Paul attorney,
Villas appeared before the council in behalf of the people concerned
with Lots 1l~, 20 and 21, Block 1, Barthel Villas. Mr, and Mrs.
R. F. Roberts and Mrs. Barthel were also present. Mr. Greenstein
said he understood that the question relating to the Barthel
Villas lots has come up at times before the council for a number
of years. He said the Village should either purchase the property,
suggesting arrangements for an appraisal, or that building permits
be issued so the owners can make use of the property.
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Barthel Engineer Ljungren reported he had inspected this entire
Villas drainage area. His letter of October 10, 1957, was read,
(cont'd.) reviewing his recommendation ~~, the previous meeting that
Lot 22 could be used for a parsonage site for the
Engineer Congregational Churbh and that Lots 18 and 19 could be
Ljungren used for Church parking purposes. He questioned the
reports advisability of filling in and utilizing any of the five
remaining lots until it is determined tow Lots i8, 19 and 22
are to be treated and after viewing next year's spring run-off.
Attorney Attorney Graham reported that the council had considered the
matter earlier in the meeting and wished to have some studies
made before deciding about purchasing the property. He referred
to the question of fill needed to make the lots suitable for
residential purposes and to the cost of draining the water
elsewhere.
Engineer Engineer Ljungren indicated the main expense and problem
would be working out of the drainage which he estimated
would take an engineer several weeks. The cost of a
storm sewer for draining the area was also discussed.
~ef~rred for It was also pointed out that this was the first time the
further study Village had considered purchase of the lots and that time
and study were needed to make a proper determination.
Nilsen then moved that the matter be deferred for further
study and consideration. Seconded by Stewart and motion
carried unanimously.
Permit, Congre- Building Inspector Christensen asked for council approval
gational Church of a building permit for the proposed addition to the
addition, approved Falcon Heights Congregational Church. Utecht moved said
approval, seconded by Shavor and so ordered.
Complaint re
Autumn Street Letter of October 8, 1957 from Dan C. Blide, 1998 AutumnStregt,
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Falcon Woods repor
ng on the unsatisfactory condition of the work recen~.ly
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one on Autumn Street, was read and referred to the Village
Engineer on motion by Utecht, seconded by Shavor.
Falcon Heights In connection with moving the Falcon Heights Congregational
Congregational Church parsonage building across Garden Avenue to Lot 22, Block
Church posts 91500 1, Barthel Villas; the Church's check No. t~092 made payable
check to the Village of Falcon Heights in the amount of ~k1,500 was
received to cover possible damage to said street and the
newly installed sanitary sewer in the street. Shavor moved
that the check be released upon approval of the Street Commissioner
and Sanitary Sewer Engineer. Seconded by Nilsen and motion carried
unanimously.
Snow plowing Letter from the County Engineer under date of September 26, 1957,
request was read, asking that the Village submit its snow plowing request
so the County may prepare the 1957-58 snow plowing routes.
On motion by Utecht, seconded by Nilsen, it was voted unanimously
to authorize the Clerk to issue the necessary work order.
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Ramsey County Letter of October 7, 1957 from the Ramsey County Municipalities
Municipalities Association, was read requesting the Village to name one council
Association member and one planning commission member to each of two
committee appts. committees formed by the Association -
On motion by Utecht, seconded by ~Parkentien, it was voted
George Shavor unanimously to name Trustee George Shavor to the committee
named dealing with Building Codes and Licensing.
David P. Cartwright, Chairman, Falcon Heists Planning
Commission, was named for the second committee to be
composed of one member from each municipality's planning
commission, this on motion by Stewart, seconded by Shavor.
Regn. #13~ for 2 gallons rustoleum paint and 3 gallons cement floor
Fire Dept. paint, was approved on motion by Shavor, seconded by Utecht.
Master Gas. issued to the Ostrin Plumbing and Heating Company, of
Installer's Minneapolis, was approved on motion by Utecht, seconded by
License #10l~ Nilsen.
Map required by Letter of October 8, 1957, from the City of Saint Paul,
City of St Paul Bureau of Valuations, referring especially to the ordinance
showing house & requirements that the Village furnish the City of St Paul
other sewer a map showing the current situation pertaining to its public
connections severer and all houses and other sewer connections, such maps
to be furnished quarterly on January 1, April 1, July 1 and
October 1 of each year. After discussion, the matter was
referred to Mr. Steffes of our Sanitary Sewer Engineers for
checking and report.
Sewer Rental Mr. Steffes reported on his discussion of sewer rental
charges charges by the City of St Paul with Mr. Thompson of
the Vliater Department, the required billing being on the
basis of meter size, the meters being one to 12 inches
because of low pressure in the Village area. The possibility
of arranging a meeting with the Technical Committee, City of
Saint Paul, was also discussed with the idea of requesting
that the sewer rental charge in Falcon Heights for single
dwellings be based on the 3/1~-inch meter. Mr. Steffes agreed
to see what could be arranged. Utecht moved that a committee
be appointed for the purpose, consisting of Mr. Steffes,
Trustee Shavor and Attorney Graham. Seconded by Waxkentien
and motion carried unanimously. In this connection, letter
of David P. Cartwright was read, which it was felt could be
used in connection with the proposed meeting.
October and November Payment to contractors on the Village sewer aid street resur-
payments for sewer facing projects for October and November, With estimate of
and street resurfac-
ing the amount of work to be completed by each contractor during
th
e months of September and October, were discussed with
Mr. Steffes, including $15,000 to be retained on the Peter
Lametti Construction Company account until April or May 1958.
Maintenance of
Sanitary Sewers P,~r. Steffes letter of October 9, 1957, was read with reference
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o our
ire Department handling the flushing of the trunk
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Maintenance of sewer system about once every three months until a permanent
Sanitary arrangement can be set up, possibly with the City of St Paul.
Sewers (cont'd) A plan of the Village showing the sewer system with location
of flushing points marked thereon, accompanied the letter.
Referred to Utecht moved that a copy of Mr. Steffes' letter and map be
Fire Department furnished to the Fire Department and that a schedule of flush-
ings be set up. Seconded by Nilsen and motion carried
unanimously.
Engineering services, Bill dated October 10, 1957, covering engineering services
Toltz, King, Duvall, in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Improvement No. 1
Anderson & Associates ,
Part 1, in the amount of $66,115.32, and bill dated October
10, 1957, for engineering services rendered in connection
with Sanitary Sewer System Improvement No. 1, Part II, in the
amount of ~61,01lt.78, were considered. Utecht moved that
payment of said bills to Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson R
Associates be authorized. Seconded by Shavor and motion carried
unanimously.
Payments to
Contract ;~Ir. Steffes presented Certificate No. 6, covering 5th estimate
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Peter Lametti Constr. for partial payment to Peter Lametti Construction Company in
the amount of X102
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Co. and Jay W. Craig ,
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one in September, payment
due October 15, 1957; and Certificate No. 7
2nd estimate for
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partial payment to Jay W. Craig Company for X12,783.67 for work
done in September, payment due October 15, 1957. Utecht moved
that the Clerk be au thorized to prepare the necessary checks
after checking the to tals. Seconded by Nilsen and motion
carried unanimously.
Police trattie The Mayor brought up the matter of keeping traffic tickets
tiCketB in consecutive order by having the policemen work vrith one
book of traffic tickets-only until used up, keeping the book
in the police car. T~arkentien will discuss with Police
Commissioner Arndt.
County road Letter of October 1, 1957 was read covering a road lighting
lighting policy policy to be effective January 1, 1958, adopted by the Board
of County Commissioners, splitting current costs. between
the County and the Village or Township concerned for road
lights located at the intersections of County roads and
Village streets or Township roads.
Bilk : On motion by Shavor, seconded by Utecht, the following bills
were ordered paid:
Henry J. Dachtera, policing,
LeRoy Humphrey, "
Kenneth Schmidt, '~
Earl Smith +~
Ethel White, Services, Deput
Sandra Foshe, Lawry Hotel, 6
Briggs, Gilbert, Morton, Kyle
Sept., X182.00
" X112.00
" X112.00
" $118.00
y Clk, 1st half Oct., X113.62
diners, Regional meeting, X18.00
& Macartney, legal service,
Sept., ~203.~5
A,J. Falkoski, plumbing insptn & mileage, $209.00
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Bills:
(cont'd) McClain & Hedman Co., supplies Clerk, Oct. 25, $7.35
Miller-Davis Co., Clerk's ledger sheets, ~t~.36
Northwestern Bell Tel. Co., Mi Lt-5050, Oct. 1, ~i6.50
N.L. Splett, 1000 forms, 9-16, $8.75
N.L. Splett, 1000 forms, 10-I~, $8.75
Nor. States Power Co., electric service, 10-12, ffi122.01
Thorne Coal & Oil Co., fuel oil bal. 9-17, $36.93
American Linen Supply Co., linen service, Sept & 50 lbs.
General Trading Co., cartridge for tank truck, $2.09
R.A, dyers &. Co. , disinfectant, 9-25, $3.85
Vol. Firemen, payroll, Sept., $197.00
Milner W. Carley & Assocs., engr services, Sept., $125.
Ramsey.Co. Treas,, alley & street work, Sept., $10.27
Construction account. First National Bank:
rags, $29.55
Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc., Invoices Aug 27, Sept. 10
and Sept. 16, $2,It67.26
Bri~gs,Gilbert, Morton, Kyle.& Macartney, legal services,
' sewer, Sept., $500,00
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Culvert back Letter of October 9 was read from Fire Chief Grumke, reporting
of Flameburger that the Fire Department was unsuccessful on October 1 in
attempting to open up the culvert which extends from the alley
back of the Flameburger a~et towards Larpenteur. After discussion,
Shavor moved that the County be requested to open up the culvert.
Seconded by 4darkentien and motion carried unanimously. Nilsen
will arrange.
Northern States .The Attorney reported that the Village was served with a summons
Power Co. action and complaint in an action brought by the Northern States Power
Company, seeking to recover its charges in connection with the
cutting of gas lines at the requests of the contractor in connection
with sewer work. The Attorney said the answer must be filed within
20 days, He also reported on the settlement of three appeals taken
from Justice of the Peace court.
Holy Childwood Inquiry was made as to whether the Village Hall could be rented
Club for some. future evening by the Holy Childwood Club. Shavor
moved that the Holy Childwood Club be permitted to use the Hall
at a rental of $20 if the hall is cleaned up and left in the
same condition as found, otherwise at a rental of X25 per
evening. Seconded by Warkentien and carried unanimously.
Scorer hook-up After discussion, Utecht moved that sanitary sewer connection
to Village Hall to the Village Hall tic authorized and that Trustee Nilsen make
the necessary arrangements. Seconded by Shavor and so ordered.
Budget meeting On motion by Warkentien, seconded by Shavor, it was voted to
set up a special meeting for preparing the 1958 budget beginning
at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 22, 195?.
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Sinking Fund The Clerk and Treasurer reported that the following purchases
Investments had been made out of funds on hand in the Sinking Fund account:
Receipt No. &
Date
$ 3~ 22 X50,000 U.S.Certificates of Nos. 655056
Oct. 7, 1957 Indebtedness Series C-1958 2891 57 incl.
!~~ Dated 8-1-57 Due 8-1-58 $610,600.00 each.
2-1-58 cpn. and 8-1-58 cpn
® X200.00 each.
88226 Nos.373/77 incl. 'i
Oct.1,1957 $10,000 Village of Falcon Heights, Ramsey Due 1-1-67 416/20
Co.,Minn.Sanitary Swr. System Improv.Bd.#1 Due 1-1-68 @
4.50 Dated 7-1-57 Due 1-1-.Int.l-1 & 7-1 $1,000.00 each
(1.25 cpn detached per bond indenture)?-1- ,
58 cpn.@$45.00 and 1-1-59 cpn. & SCA @ $22.5 0
each.
88229 gos.581/5 incl.
Oct.1,1957 $10,000 Village of Falcon Heights,Ramsey Due 1-1-71 626/30
Co.Minn.Sanitary Swr. System Impr. Bd. No.l incl. Due 1-1-72
4~~75~ Dated 7-1-57 Due 1-1-.Int.l-1 & 7-1 @ $1,000.00 each
(1.2596 cpn.detached per bond indenture)(Red.
1-1-68) 7-1-58 cpn. @ $47.50 and 1-1-59 cpn.
& SCA @ $23.75 each.
88230 Nos.676/720 incl
Oct.1,1957 $100,000 Village of Falcon Heights, Ramsey Due 1-1-7~
Co.,Minn.San.Sewer Syst.Impr. #1 Band 4.75 721/765 incl.Due
Dated 7-1-57 Due 1-1-.Int.l-1 & 7-1(Red.l-1- 1-1-75;801/810
68)(1.25 cpn detached per bond indenture)?- 1-incl.Due 1-1-76
58 cpn.@$47.50 and 1-1-59 cpn. & SCA @$23.75 - x$1,000 each.
each.
88235 $5,000 Village of Falcon Heights,Ramsey Co., Nos. 421/25 incl.
Oct.l,1957 Minn.Sanitary Sewer Syst.Impr.Bd.#1,4.5096 @ $1,000.00 each.
Dated 7-1-57 Duel-1-68 Int l-1 & 7-1(1.25
cpn.detached per bond indenture)?-1-58 cpn. -
$45.00 Ec 1-1-59 cpn. & SCA @ $22.50 each.
88289
Oct. 4,1957 $25,000 Village of Falcon Heights, Ramsey Nos. 876/900 incl..
Co.,Minn. Sanitary Sewer System Impr. No.1 @ $1,000.00 each.
Bd:4.75~ Dated 7-1-57 Due 1-1-78 Intl-1 Ec
7-1 (1, 2596 cpn , detached per bond indenture )
(Red. 1-1-68) 7-1-58 cpn. @ $47.50 and 1-1-
~ cpn. & SCA @ $23.75 each.
Adjournment: On motion, the meeting adjow2ned at 11:Lt0 P.M.
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