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PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA May 17, 1971 A hearing to consider a change in numbering and zip codes within the corporate limits was called to order by Mayor Rustad at 7:07 P.M. on Monday, May 17, 1971 at the Village Hall, 2401 Highway #10, St. Paul, Minnesota 55112. Present: Mayor Rustad Councilman Blanchard Councilman Hodges Councilman Neisen Councilman Johnson Also Present: Clerk- Administrator Zylla In attendance were John Ausse and Stan Rydell of the St. Paul Postal Department, Fire Chief Ron Fagerstrom and about three other persons who were residents of the Village. Councilman Neisen explained the background for the hearing. He stated that Mounds View has two postal zones and some duplication between the two zones. The concern turned to action when there was an emergency at 2209 Hillview Road, of which there are two. Fire Chief Fagerstrom and some members of the Mounds View Provisional League of Women Voters met with Mr. Neisen and others to suggest alternatives to solving the problem. Councilman Neisen stated that the committee wanted 1) east west streets renumbered, 2) one Mounds View zip code, 3) north south streets renumbered, and 4) all houses out of order renumbered. Mr. Rydell stated that Mounds View was not thinking big enough. That the postal department is being forever faced with duplication of numbers and streets which is leading to a metropolitan renumbering system. He stated Dakota and Washington County derive their numbers by the distance they are from the State Capitol. Mr. Ausse added that with problems increasing in handling mail and with computer- ization, he doubted whether in two years a letter without a zip code would be delivered. He mentioned the critical nature of handling costs. Mr. Ausse suggested that the Council send a letter to the St. Paul Postmaster asking for his advice in solving our numbering and postal zone problem. He felt that action would be taken by him to assist in a solution. Mr. Ausse praised the Council for their concern in trying to remedy a seemingly insurmountable problem. MSP (Neisen /Rustad) To hire Thomas Krueger, 2476 Ridge Lane, for temporary hourly employment at a rate of $2.50 per hour as soon as a satisfactory physical examine report is submitted. MSP (Neisen /Hodges) To accept the bids and award the bid on the Mounds View tractor (bids opened May 10th) to A M Industrial Tractors for $9,888.00 with a net add of $120.00 for substituting a 73" bucket with a 79" 1 yard bucket. 5 Ayes 5 Ayes