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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-64 Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF 4'HE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF LITTLE CANADA ~- The regular meeting of the Council of the Village of Little Canada was held at the Little Canada Fire Hall, 440 E. Little Canada Road, on February 12, lg6q., at x:30 P. M. The following Council members were presents Carl Spooner, Mayor; Walter Coenen, Clerk; Edward Loeffler and M. Gene Jespersen, Trustees. Absent was Joseph Collova, Trustee. Also present were: Fred P. Memmer, Village Attorney; Richard Boes, Treasurer; and Louis Jespersen, Road Supervisor. Upon motion by Jespersen, seconded by Loeffler, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 8, 1864 were approved as read. Ayes-4 ISays-0 Ivir. and Dirs. Deslauries appeared before the Council and renewed their request to obtain a building permit to erect a home South of County Road B2 fronting on bhe presently ungraded Jackson Street. They pointed out that the owner of the property lying between their property and County Road B2 has told them that they cannot reach County Road B2 by travelling along what appears to be the right of way o£ Jackson Street. After some discussion, these people were advised to contact the person from whom they purchased the property and if necessary engage an attorney to solve their problem. Mr. H. Mostad of 2720 Noel Drive, asked permission to erect a concrete block building 42 feet by 30 £eet to replace a building recently destroyed by fire in which he was doing automobile repair work. He was advised that if a permit would be given it would have to be dealt with as a special use permit since the Council would not rezone the property from its present use to a commercial usee This matter was laid over £or investigation and the owner was advised that he would be informed when the Council would meet with him. The Village Attorney explained to the Council the problems that may be arising in connection with the prosecution of criminals and traffic violators in the new municipal court. Ae pointed out that Mr. Warren D. Bauer has been representing Maplewood as prosecuting attorney and he recommended that Bauer also be employed by Little Canada for this purpose. Iie explained that Bauer presently is receiving a monthly retainer from Maplewood but that he probably should be paid on a fee basis for any appearances required on behalf of Little Canada at least temporarily. Mr. Memmer pointed out that after a year or maybe less than a year we will be able to tell how many court appearances axe necessary and it might then be necessary to work out a retainer basis on some monthly figure for such prosecution work. Upon motion by Loe££ler, seconded by J espersen, it was "RESOLVED, that Warren D. Bauer be and is hereby designated as the prosecuting attorney for the Village of Little Canada on a temporary fee basis." A3tes _ 4 Nays - 0 The resolution was adopted. Mr. n4emmer suggested the Council consider establishing a traffic bureau for payment of fines by people who do not wish to contest their arrest by a court appearance. This would make it possible for people to simply pay the fine as they do in the St. Paul Traffic Bureau and avoid the necessity of appsaring in court. The Clerk read a letter received from Subrrban Newspapers requesting the Council to consider their publication as an official newspaper. This was received and placed on file. G ~r.> a1~G ~- 'Phe ar1c then instructed the Clerk to write a letter to the Suburban Nswspaper calling their attention to the fact that their papers are being thrown on the ground by the mailboxes and as a result the ground is bsing littered with newspapers. The Clerk read a letter from the County Auditor regarding State Aid Roads in which he advised Little Canada that Labors Road from Arcade Street to Centerville Road within Little Canada has been revoked as a County State Aid highway and that it is necessary fro Little Canada to pass a resolution approving this action of the County Board. Upon motion by Jespersen, seconded by Loeffler, it was "RESOLVED, ~"1HF'RFJAS The Board of Ramsey County Commissioners did adopt a resolution on December 30, 1863, revoking Labore Road from Arcade Street to Centerville Road as County State Aid Highway No. 61. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEB By the Village of Little Canada Council that the s,ction of the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners revoking County State Aid Highway No. 61 as set out above within the corporate limits of the Village o£ Little Canada, is, in all things, approved." Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 'The resolution was adopted. The Clerk presented the report of the Village Police Officer. After some discussion it was decided that A4r. 14lyers Frattalone, the Village Police Officer should not do any traffic patrolling and that his police work should be confined mainly to answering calls. The Clerk then presented the Sheriffs report for the year 1863. This was received and placed on file. The Clerk presented the Sheriffs report for December, 1863. This report was received and plaoed on file. The Clerk read a letter from the Northern States Power Company regarding a reduction in gas rates. This letter was received and placed on fill. The Clerk read a letter from the Northern States Power Company with .regard to a reduction in electrical .rates. This letter was received and placed on file. _Z_ The Clerk read a letter from Clyde A. Tester, llepartment of Public 1Vorks in the City o£ St. Paul, recommending that someone from Little Canada become a member of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Public Works Association. This letter was received and placed on file. Upon motion by Loeffler, seconded by Jespersen, it was "RESOLVED, that 'Poachers No. 3434 through 3456 are hereby approved fox payment. 3434 Joseph Faseiana ..................................5.00 3435 James Morelan ...................................105.00 3436 Wm. Gohde ....................................... 3.10 3437 James 1~norelan ................................... 24 45 343a Carl Spooner .................................... 47.00 3439 Walter Coenen ...................................3.00.00 3440 Richard Boss .................................... 35.00 3441 Morris Jespersen ................................ 35.00 3442 Joe Collova ..................................... 35.00 3443 Ed Loeffler ..................................... 32.90 3444 Ramsey County League of Munioipalities..........175.60 3445 L. G. Jespersen ................................. 60.50 3446 L. G. Jespersen ................................. 5g.2?_ 3447 Ramsey County Treasurer .........................662.47 3448 Ramsey County Treasurer ........................1748.31 3449 Civil .Defense Aux. Police ...................... 5.00 3450 P.E.R.A ........................................ 182.25 3451 Northern States Power Company .................. 20.00 3452 N. 4'J. Bell Telephone ........................... 20.63 3453 Garceau Hardware ............................... 4.97 34'34 P.E.R.A ........................................ 8.78 3455 Myers b~rattalone ............................... 65.27 3456 Frederick P. Ivlemmer ............................ 23x.00" Upon motion by Jespersen, seconded by Loeffler, i.t vras moved that the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.114. Attest: Respectfully submitted, _-- ~, i ~ ~~ 7 ~' i ~~~. ~ ~ ~,li l~-, c_= Jerk Mayor