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April 6, 1959
The :regular meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor,
James Gibson at 8 :00 P.M. on April 6, 1959, at the Village Hall, 1450 West Highway 96.
The following members were present:
Mayor: James W. Gibson
Clerk• Earl E. Smith
Trustees: Reuben G. Achterkirch
Melford C. Christensen
John L. Sullivan
and the following were also present:
Deputy Clerk: Mary Jean Milbrandt
1 /egal Counsel: Richard Meyers
ngineer: E.V. Comstock
Treasurer: Irene Edberg
John Koontz, Building Inspector, presented the problem of Mrs. Klibofske, 5046
Fairchild regarding placement of a garage on a corner lot. He requested that the
council approve a 'set back from the lot line of less than 30 feet. Motion by
Achterkirch, seconded by Sullivan to approve construction of a garage at 5046 Fairchild
Avenue. Motion passed unanimously.
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting. Motion by Sullivan, seconded by
Gibson to approve the minutes.
Mr. McFadden of the Highway Department appeared by request of the Council in regards
to obtaining a service drive on the West side of and running parallel with Highway 8 to
serve the proposed shopping center at the junction of Highways 8 and 10 and the sarrouniing
area subject to a service road to take care of the aforementioned area. Motion carried
unanimously. Mr. McFadden suggested that the Council write a letter to the Highway
Department stating this motion.
Mr. Arthur Olmstead, 8032 Sunnyeide ltd. appeared before the council regarding the
division of lot 98. Motion by Achterkirch, seconded by Gibson to approve the division
of Lot 98, Spring Lake Park llillview Addition into two 82.5 lots. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. James Kinne appeared before the Council regarding bill number 1031, the Firemen's
Relief bill which is now before the State Legislature. Ni. Kinne petitioned the Council for
support of the bill which if p,ssed would give volunteer firemen a percentage of benefits
accorded municipal departments in case of accident or death to volunteer personnel. Motion
by Sullivan,'seconded by Christensen to approve Resolut_on #21 and issue a letter to
Mr. Kinno acknowledging support of the Mounds View Village Council. Motion carried
unanimously and a letter issued to Mr. Kinne.
Mr. and Mrs. White, owners of the Skyline Motel located at lighways 8 and 10,
nrpr13rmA hefnrn the emmed1 requesting nnr'ni +n ests�}+1imh n e.,
n null #r. court
behind their motel. Natter referred to the Planrin» Coneission for consideration and
rendition of a. report to ti council.
Mr. Donald Babinski appeared regardin the re oninc of the property known as Lots 1
through 8, Block 6, Tuelve Oaks 2nd Addition. Motion b7 Achterkirch, seconded by Smith
to 1:o1d a public hearing at 8:00 P.l'.. Monday, April 0th to diecurs the rezoning of this
property. Notion carried un ninously.
,Motion by Achterkirch, seconded by Christensen to approve the Penning Commission's
reoommendation to allow tir. Parson, 7855 Greenwood Drive to divide his lot into two l ots
82. 5' Motion' carried unanimously.
ter a .discussion with lir. Comstock, and Mr. Neyers concerning a contract with the
Village Engineer for the sanitary sewer survey it was decided to hold a special meetin
day, April 13th at the Nayor's residence. T he Deputy Clerk to inform Council mem b e rs'`0:
the meeting.
The Mayor, Trustee Sullivan and Engineer Comstock 'to meet' at 1 :30 P.M.
afternoon,; April'llth to discuss the grading of playgrounds in the area.
Trustee Sullivan reported that the Recreation Commission had obtained information
that playgrounds in the area which require grading could be graded to the correct levels
for less than 51,000.00, He oleo reported that some members of the Recreation Commission
had-made inspections of per
proty soth of Highway 10 to determi i:diiable
property is ava to develop into park Re also stated that ne a m of the
Recreation Commission had contributed some used lumber which could be used to build
bleachers,tplayer benches, etc. on the village playgrounds.
Trustee Sullivan presented the following budget to' the Councii for`
program at Lakeside Park:
Sr. Water Instructor
Jr. Water Instructor
Lifeguard
Lif eguard
Maintenance of beach
Lights
Maintenance of ball field
Materials
Well "'platform
Picnic tables
Boat
Swings
Grading
1"7ater treating
Expected Income
Suburban Recreation
Registration of instruction
Ball Team
Village of Mounds View
Village of Spring Lake Park
$600.00
450.00
300.00
650.00
2,000.00 Total Personnel
300.00
250.00
150.00
100.00
25.00
100.0C
25.00
40.00
200.00
60.00
3,250.00 Total Bidget
5600.0 they will pay for the Sr. Water
500.00 Instructor
150.00
1000.00
1000.00
3,250=0
Motion by Christensen, seconded by Gibson to give tentative approval to the Lakeside
Park budget as presented b: Trustee Sullivan subject to t',e outcome of the meeting
m o u y.
between the two villages. i'•oticn carrica i 1
A suggestion was received from the floor that tl Lakeside Park `=o,a ission investigate
and have the faulty pump at Spring Lake repaired w' ich. is necessary to raise t? e level of
the •rater for a summer beac' program. I'4ayor Gibson stated l .e would '-et in touch with
County Commis ;ioners to crn if they would get the pump at `:rrin,g Lake started.
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The matter of arranging a meeting between Mounds Vier Villece used Spring Lake Park
Village was again.brough.t to the attention of the Council. The Mayor stated he would
contact Mr. Conde, Clerk of Spring Lake Park, to set up a meeting as soon as possible
between the two village councils.
Motion by Gibson, seconded by Smith to purchase the Stenorette tape recorder with
necessary attachments. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Christensen and Mayor Gibson to investigate and recommend which village
roads require. patching. Said recommendation to be received at the April 20th council
meeting.
The police report for March, 1959 was read by Trustee Achterkirch.
The matter of a title guarantee search was brought to the attention of the Council
by Attorney Meyers. Attorney Meyers will check with the Arden Hills Village attorney
to determine if they would concur with an Attorney General's opinion regarding the sale
of the Village Hall and inform the Arden Hills Village Council that Mounds View Village
will not pay more than 5C of the fee for the title guarantee search.
Attorney Meyers to draw up a Resolution amending original resolution regarding
conduct of Village Council meetings to include a regular meeting on the third Monday
of the month.
Attorney Meyers to check Ordinance #62, regarding the moving of buildings into the
Village with the Building Code and Ordinance #48.
The no burning order was rescinded and all burning confined to the present ordinance.
The matter of rezoning the Ray Skiba property was brought to the attention of the
Council. The Mayor will inform Paul Rybak that the council can take no action on the
rezoning of the Ray Skiba property until a formal application is submitted.
Motion by Gibson, seconded by Achterkirch to arnrove the following licenses:
Garbage Collector's Licenses for J and W Pick -up Service, Boyer Garbage Service,
Robert Nixon, Philip Perron and Twin City Disposal Service.
Contracting Licenses: 110, United Roofing and Const. Co.; 111, Swanson and Schiagger;
112, United Builders, Inc.; 113, D. W. Harstad Co., Inc.; 114, Ace Heating Co. Motion
carried unanimously.
The. Council then proceeded to the auditing of accounts, bills and demands against
the Village. The following bills were audited and allowed for payment:
PAID TO
James W. Gibson
Earl E. Smith
John L. Sullivan
Reuben G. Achterkirch
I elf ord C. Christensen
Irene Edberg
Carnes Stamp Co.
Northern States Power Co.
Northwestern :ell Telephone Co.
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Northwest Hydro -Gas
FOP
Salary as Mayor
Salary as Clerk
Salary as Trustee
Salary as Trustee
Salary as Trustee
Salary as Treasurer
Badges for Inspectors
Air raid siren service
Telephone service for I°:arch
Bell and light signal control
Village hall heating
AMOUNT
50.00
50.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
15.
27.25
4.00
10.04
unit 5.00
41.55
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Paid to
Northern States Power Co.
Emmett L. Moore Insurance Co.
McClain Redman r. Schuldt Co.
James W. Gibson
Carl L. Gardner Associates
B £c E Patrol
B E Patrol
Heights Publishing Co.
Spring Lake Park lire Dept.
James W. Gibson
Robert a. Edmond
Walter Skiba
Walter Skiba
Richard Meyers
James W. Gibson
Ingram C. Rusted
John 0. Koontz
John 0. Koontz
Gary <Nickander
Bruce E, Frits
Mary Jean Milbrandt
Motorola Communications
Cities Service Oil Co.
Ernest Grabowski.
Brama's Superior "400" Service
Northeast Oil Co.
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
James W. Gibson
The IHIiner Co.
Shell Oil Co.
Clayton Anderson Motors
John P. Och
Otto W. Rohland, Jr.
Capitol Electronics, Inc.
John P. Och
Northern States Power Co.
For Amount
Village hall lighting 24.29
Multiple coverage audit Jan. Feb. 62.87
Office supplies 37.97
Exp. at League convention 11.60
Professional Planning for Feb.. 325.00
Dog pick up and board for March 87.00
Dog Catchers' salaries for March 47.00
Legal Printing Ord. 60 an 6
Fire Protection 1 -1 -59 to 6 30 59 1318.00
Expenses incurred on trip to Chicago 76.03
Salary as Electrical Inspector 36.38
Salary as Plbg. Insp. 55.23
S.^l: ry as Htg. Insp. 86.72
Attorney fees for March 169.50
Reimbursement for refreshments
Rams. Co. Municipal Off. Assoc.
Monthly exp. as C. D. Director
School for building inspectors
Salary as Bldg. Insp.
Maintenance on skating rink
Maintenance and supplies
rink
Weekly salary as Deputy C
Radio
G as for February
Extra time
Repairs
Gas for February
Telephone service for Mar
Reimbursement for freight on
stretcher
Repairs
G an for Dec. and Jan.
1959 Ford 9 Passenger Ford
Country .sedan
Reimbursement
Road Work for
Street Lighting 11.25 482.49
Installation of .siren on n:�r.
police car 42.50
Labor and supplies for switch plate 4.50
Street lighting 64.17
Motion by Sullivan, seconded by Achterkirch to pay Mrs. 5ilbrandt 2 weeks
severence pay at the time she leaves on April 17th. Aye, Achterkirch, Christensen,
Sullivan and Gibson. Smith abstained. Trustee Sullivan stated that as a pant township
supervisor and as a present councilmen he would roco ^nerd Mr Milbr_�ndt for the fine
service she has rendered to the Council.
Motion by Achterkirch, seconded ky Su? l ivan to nd iourn at 12:25 A.
i? ectful] .nubs.irted,
^rl L. Smith
Clerk
for emblems
Feb. 471.24
for hockey
d
8.50
25.00
55.80
25.38
20.10
90.01
lerk 52.30
538.50
20.69
10.00
5.10
101.04
ch 37.75
6.43
14.04
69.07
2730,00
2.00
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