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A Regular Meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor Nelsen at 8:15 P.M. on October 23, 1973, at the Mounds View Village Hall, 2401 Highway #10, St. Paul, Minn. 55112. Present: Mayor Neisen Councilman Hodges Councilman Baumgartner Councilman Johnson Councilman Pickar MSP (Hodges- Johnson) To approve the PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY Also Present: Attorney Meyers Engineer Bearden Clerk- Typist Arlene Peddycoart' Absent: Clerk- Administrator Zylla minutes of October 9, 1973. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor: Robert Engwer, Business Manager of the Mounds View School District, again related the problems of overcrowding presently experienced at Red Oak Elementary School and reported that they have been looking at trailers and different types of portable units to be used as additional classroom space. He presented a picture of a864 square foot portable building designed for classroom use complete with coat racks, chalk boards, and electric heat. They are proposing to take bids on November 9, and then report back to the Council with plans approved by the State Board of Education, and School Board to then ask for Council approval. Mr.- Neisen relayed a message from Clerk- Administrator Zylla stating that the Village more complete construction plans for building inspector and fire chief. Also, the plan must be signed by a registered architect and the building should be placed to the rear if possible. Mr. Richardson, principal of Red Oak School, stated originally they had thought of locating in the north. This was impracticable, however, because the entrance to the portable classroom would be too far from any adjacent doorway, and the sewer line runs along the east end of the building. Councilman Johnson asked about relocating on the northwest corner. Mr. Richardson stated that it was not close enough to entryways on ground level, they would have to go up a flight of stairs, making it difficult to move equipment. Also, with present plans for placement of building, they have access to fire exits, entryways, and sidewalks. Mayor Neisen commented that no formal action would be taken at this time and this was just an updating on the progress of planning for the classroom. Mr. Engwer asked Mayor Neisen for an indication of what Council opinion may be after they receive approval from the State Board of Education, fire chief, and plans signed by a registered architect. Mayor Neisen said he felt if there is a need, and for a temporary solution if we can get by with this for two years, he would be in favor of the classroom. Councilman Baumgartner concurred with Mayor Neisen. Councilman Hodges also felt in view of circumstances, he would favor this type of classroom. Councilman Pickar stated that he was in favor of the plan as it stands now. Councilman Johnson said he would vote in favor also, however, he would like to see it on the northwest corner adding that it should be noted that this is only a temporary structure and didn't 5 Ayes