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64 April 20, 1959 The regular meeting of the Mounds View Village Council vas called to order by Mayor, Jawed Gibson at 8:00 P.M. on April 20, 1959, at the Village Hall, 1450 West Highway 96. The following members were present: Mayor: James W. Gibson Clerk: Earl E. Smith Trustees: Reuben O. Achterkirch Melford C. Christensen John L. Sullivan and the following were also present: Deputy Clerk: Betty Walbridge Legal Counsel: Richard Meyers Engineer: E.V Comstock Treasurer: Irene Edberg A hearing on the rezoning' of the Babinski property in the Twelve Oaks Addition was opened. Mr. Crane, chairman of the Planning Commission, read the report submitted by the Planning Commission in regards to their findings which recommended denial of the request for rezoning. After much public discussion lasting approximately an hour and a half, a standing vote was taken from the affected area. Ten people voted for the rezoning, 14 people voted against it Prom the balance of the village 3 people voted for the rezoning 4•citizes voted against it It was explained by the mayor that a petition is on file from Mr. abinski showing 50 signatures of citizens living in the 'immediate area of the property to be rezoned approving this rezoning. Motion by Smith seconded by Achterkirch that the Babinski property be rezoned as Glass B residential. Achterkirch, Smith and Gibson aye; Christensen and Sullivan nay. Notion carried. Motion by Gibson seconded by Achterkirch that the Babinski property be subdivided into 100 foot frontage lots only. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Sullivan seconded by Smith that a letter be directed to the building inspector that no permits be issued for building on the Babinski property until the plat has been approved in accordance with 100 fort frontage lots. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Gibson seconded by Smith that before building permits are issued for building on the Babinski property that soundings be taken in accordance Izith the state code. Motion amended by Sullivan to read that a letter be directed to the building inspector that before issuing a builders permit on the B abinski property he should be furnished evidence that such soundings have been taken by Twin City and a copy of such evidence be placed on file in the clerks office. Motion and amended motion seconded by Christensen. Notion carried unanimously. The reading of the minutes of the last meeting was suspended until May 4th council meeting. Mr. Birong appeared before the council in regards to the impoundment of ti dog. F act presented that r. irong's dog has always been licensed and not considered a public nuisance by Mr. Birong's neighbors and that tl dog les been picked up several time ne r his master's house. Lotion by Smith seconded by Gbson t ?:at tl:e impoundment fee for the dog owned by Mr. B irong be waived. Achterki:•c •%mitt:, C}:ris +ensen and Gibson, aye: Sullivan nay. notion carried. On Wednesday, April 79 at 7:70 P.M. tta council will >^net at the village hall and discuss the dog situation.