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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1960/09/26EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA Pursuant to due cal.i and notice thereof, a re3ular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Mounds View, Minnesot was held at the Red Oak School in said Village on Monday! September 19 60, at 6 00 o 'clock P.M., with the following present: Crane, Smith, Malvin, Hodjes and Christensen and the following members absent: None The Clerk then presented Affidavits of Publication' official newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin of a Notice Contractors to submit bids for the construction of Water Works Improvement No. 1960 3. Said affidavits were examined, approved' and ordered filed. The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for the purpose of opening and considering said bids; and the Clerk announced that he had received 10 bids for said work which, upon being opened, were found to be as follows: NAME OF BIDDER SCHEDULE BID PRICE Barbarossa Sons St. Cloud, Minnesota $?56,188.50 Peter Lametti Construction Co. St.Paul, Minnesota $262,402.79 Three Way Construction Co. Waite Park, Minnesota $359,987.60 Lametti Sons, Inc. St. Paul, Minnesota $219,e23.00 Austin P. Keller St. Paul, Minnesota j203,660.30 Robert W. Moore, St. Paul, Minnesota Herbst Construction Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota Orfie 6, Sons St. Paul, Minnesota Walbon Excavating Minneapolis, Minnesota Kasson Sewer Water 'Casson, Minnesota Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, said bids` were referred to the engineer for submitted at a meeting of the Council to be held Thursday, Septem ber 29, 1960 at the Village offices in said Village at 7 :00 o'clock P.M. .L 1 $199,393.00 S209,231.00 $255,583.90 $249,710.00' $207,868.00` checking and for a report to STATE OF MINNESOTA ss. VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW) COUNTY OF RAMSEY (SEAL) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting;' Clerk of the Village of Mounds View, Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY': That I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes of a meeting of the Village Council of said Village held on the date therein indicated with the original minutes thereof on file in my office and that the same is a full, true and correct thereof insofar as said minutes relate to the receipt of construction bids for Waterworks Improvement No_ 1960 -3. WITNESS My hand officially and the official seal of the Village this O4 day of 1960. VILLAGE CLERK ✓tr The regular meeting of the village council was called to order by Mayor Crane at 8:00 P.M& Monday, September 26, 1960, at the Red Oak School located at Sherwood Road and Rod Oak Drive. Members present: PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA Mayor: Clerk: Trustee: Attorneys Engineers Allan B. Crane Earl E/ Smith Melford C. Christensen Donald C. Hodges Perry Malvin Richard Meyers C:Vl Comstock Lester Knutson 1 Walbon Excavating Co., Mpls., Minn. 2 Offie Sons, St. Paul, Minn. 3 Lametti Sons, St. Paul, Minn. 4 Peter Lametti Coast. Co., St Paul 5 Barbarossa Sons, St. Cloud, Minn. 6 Herbst Constr. Co., Mpls., Minn. 7 Three Way Constr. Co., Waite Park 5% 8 Kasson Sewer Water Corp., Kasson. 5%% 9 Robert W. Moore, St. Paul, Minn. 10% 10 Austin P. Keller, St. Paul, Minn. 10% e JUll3S Mayor Crane opened the meeting calling for bids on Waterworks Improvement Project 1960 -3. After a second call for bids he there- upon declared bids to be closed. 5A $249,710.00 270 days 5% 3255,583.90 260 days 5% $219,823.00 Haw. 5% 3262,402.79 6-1-61 5% 3256,188.50 250 days 5% 31999393.00 245 days 3359,987.80 240 days 3207,868.00 As spec, 3209,231.00 280 days 3203,880.30 270 days Clerk Smith then announced each bidder and opened the bids, the contents of which were read by the village Engineer as follows: COMPLETION Bid# COMPANY BOND BID PRICE DATE A motion was then made by Crane, seconded by Smith to refer the bids to the village Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. 5 ayes, motion carried. The minutes of the Council meeting of August 8, 1960 was read by the Clerk. Christensen then moved and Malvin seconded to approve the minutes as read. 5 ayes, motion carried. The proposed bud. -et for the year 1961 was read by the Clerk, which is placed on file in the clerk's office. Mayor Crane raised the question of whether or not new office equipment which may be required for postin of water bills, etc., should ba included under the "ater Fund" in the budget. The council decided to place this item under the "General Fund" until such time as office machines are required for postin of water bills and other such work. Proceedings of the Village Council Page 2 6,:0087 The anticipated mill rate for 1961 was discussed and Mayor Crane stated that he believed it would be about the same as it was for thin year. Mr. John Sullivan asked the council if the village had the $20,000.00 difference in the budget from what would be raised by taxes and what would be required to operate the village for the year of 1961. Clerk Smith stated that the records show that fees from licenses and state apportioned share of liquor and cigarette licensee plus other fees should more than take care of the difference required for the budget. A discussion then followed concerning the amount budgeted for Recreation. It was stated by the Treasurer of the Recreation Committee that the amount budgeted by the council was approximately 32,000.00 short of the budget recommended by the Recreation Committee and that some items would have to be dropped for lack of funds. After several points of` the' budget had been discussed, motion was made by Smith seconded by Crane to prepare a resolution calling for $45,000.00 from the general tax levy. 5 ayes, motion carried. Motion was then made by Crane, seconded by Hodges to remove $15,800.00 from the 1961 tax rolls which was previously certified to the County Auditor for payment of waterworks improvement bonds. 5 ayes, motion carried. Clerk Smith also brought to the attention that the village share of the Public Employees Retirement Fund Association certified to the County Auditor by said Association could be placed on the tax rolls or paid by the village out of the General Fund. After a discussion concerning this,motion was made by Crane, seconded by Malvin to pay the village share of the Public Employees Retirement Fund out of the General Fund of the village. Mr. Eickstadt, chairman of the Police Commission stated that the Police Commission had met and recommended the following actions and changes in the Police Department be approved by the council: (1) To hire Mr. Erwin Kish to take over the day shift since Ralph Slifer had to go on the night shift due to a change in the working hours of his regular job, the day shift now being worked by Carter Caldwell who will be going back to school and also will not be able to work the day shift. (2) Recommendation that Ernie Grabowski Acting Police Chief, be appointed Chief of Police and t. :.t Patrolman Rusted be appointed Sergeant. (3) Recommendation that Mr. John Och be hired for a 30 day period to fill in on the day shift and to help train Mr. Kish. Mayor Crane questioned Mr. Eickstadt as to what length of probationary time the Police Commission had considered in the case of Mr. Kish. Mr. Oickstadt stated that the Commission recommended 6 months which is about standard for all police jobs, and that the Commission also recommend 3 months probationary period for salary purposes. Mr. Tooze, a citizen present, raised the question why old applications were not considered for the vacancy to which Mr. Kish was recommended by the commission. Mr. Tooze stated that he had an application on file for a long time for a police job. The commission then withdrew the recommendation that Mr. Kish be hired at present until the the Village Council application for Mr. Toozo could be verified and investigated. Clerk °mith raised the question of whether the Police Coumiaaion was also recommending that Mr. John Och bo used after the 30 day Period as a patrolman to fill in during sickness or other absonccs of (regular patrolmen as mentioned -a few days previously by the` commission when the council was approached for a decision regarding the aforemention l e d recommendations. Mr. Eickstadt stated that the Commission would e ave this'recommendaticn until further date and at this time recommend hiring Mr. Och for only 30 days. Motion was then made by Crane, seconded by Hodges to concur with the Police Commission and hi John as Patrolman for 30 days, Ernie Grabowski bo appointed as Chief of Police and Patrolman Rustad be appointed to Sergeant. Clerk Smith stated that he thought that for the purposes of the record each appointniont should be a separate motion and the attorney concurred that each appointment should be separate. Thereupon Crane withdrew his motion and Hodges withdrew his second to the motion, Motion then made by Crane seconded by Hodges to hire Mr. John Och on a temporary basis for thirty (30) days at the full pay Beale for patrolmen of 3150.00 a month. Motion amended by Smith to waive the Public Employees Retirement Fund payments by the employee which is now mandatory until such time as John Och may be hired on a permanent status. Mayor Crane also amended the motion tc include the date of employment to begin September 26th and to terminate October 26, 1960. Amended motions again seconded by Hodges. 5 ayes, motion and amended motions carried. Motion by Hodges seconded by Crane to accept the Police Commission's recommendation and promote Ernest Grabowski to Chief of Police effective October 1, 1960 at a salary of 3175.00 a month. 5 ayes, motion carried. Motion by Malvin, seconded by Hodges to promote Rustad to Sergeant effective October 1, 1960 at the salary designated for that 5 ayes, motion carried. Specifications for a new police car were read by the Village Attorney. Motion by Crane seconded by Hodges to advertise for, bids as per specifications in the legal newspaper the week of September 26, 1960 and bi s to be opened November 14, 1960 at the Red Oak School. 5 ayes, motion carried. Copies of specifications would be available at the village office. The subject of Stop signs and school stops was again brought to the attention of the council and Glen Dawson of the Police Commission stated that recommendations for placement and the sites for such signs would be submitted to the mayor and discussed at a future meeting. The chairman of the Recreation committoe reported to the council that a meeting had been hold to determine what has to be done in the immediate future and to discuss plans for future improvements to skating rinks, warming houses and bleachers. The subject of who has ownership of the one section of the playground at Hillview and Greenwood was again discussed and the village attorney stated that he had no report concerning- this as yet. Proceedings of the Village Council CJt:0$9 Page 4 The Planning; Commission had nothing to report at this meeting but the subject of notifying persons concerned of the Planning CoamissioaS,d action regarding various requests was brought to the attention of Council by Clerk Smith who felt that the Planning Commission should notify persons concerned immediately of the Commissions rocommendatio The remaining members of the council disagreed with this suggestion and that the Clerk's Office should notify persons concerned only. Mr. Ballenger, Civil Defenso Director, presented a bill for 8 Civil Defense Jackets, said jackets were purchased by the men in the Civil Defense during their training period with an understanding that the village would pay for them after the member has shown good faith throu program. ^h their attendance in the Civil Defense and its program. Motion by Smith, seconded by Crane, to make payment of 325.00 to each person contained on the list received from Mr. Ballenger and c}ecks to be prepared to cover approval of claims at this mooting. 'his to come out ok the 1960 budget. The subject of the duplexes presently being built by Mr. Donald Babinski was again brought to the attention of the council by the Building Inspector who stated that in accordance with a plumbing per- mit applied for at the village office by the New FL•ighton Plumbing and Heating Co. for the installation of fixtures in the duplexes mentioned such permit should not be granted by the council as the fixtures designated appeared to be requested for a fourplex or apart- ment house. Mayor Crane recommended that tie attorney for the village contact the attorney for Ilr. Donald Babinski and determine the status of the covenant previously requested by the conncil to be included in the deed for each duplex in question. Village attorney be prepared to report to the council concerning this at the next regular meeting. The council also requested that Hr. Babinski also re- submit plot plans including parking and walkways, etc. for each duplex. The question concerning the construction of houses by Mr. Eastman and that fact that several building discrepancies have not been cor- rected by Mr. Eastman was again brought to the council's attention. The village attorney was instructed to contact the building Inspector to determine if he would sign a complaint against Mr. Eastman. Mayor Crane announced that the St. Paul Community Chest needed a Village Commander to work with Iir. Vince Peterson from the village of New Brighton. Mayor Crane requested anyone interested to please contact Mr. Peterson. The request for parking of a trailer en a lot purchased by Mr. John Ellasson until the house which he is building could be completed was brought to the council's attention by Clerk Smith who received said request by phone in the office. Mir. Eliasson was not present at the time of the council meeting and therefore could not make the formal request himself. Motion by Crane teconded by Smith to deny said request. 5 ayes, motion carried. Proceedings of the Village Council September 26, 1960. Clerk Smith read a letter frptp Arvid Carlson and Sons in which they wished to deed a strip of land to the village which the Engineer statod that it amounted to about the same as a road easement. Lotter referred to the Attorney for investigation. A letter from the Mounds View Public School District Clerk was read by Clerk Smith. Said letter requested a rOduction of the asses— meat on ko acres of land at Edgowood Junior High School. It was pointed out that the council by motion denied abatement of any assessments at the council meeting of September 12, 1960, unless necessary because of errors which could have been made in applying the coats to the land in the villager The council conburred that the assessment for the School district should not be reduced for the land in question or other School District property. The question of the type of ser— vice line for schools on the water laterals of mains was brought to the attention of the council by Trustee Christensen. He stated that if the school Board desired 4 inch service connections (which was understood to be the case) shouldn't the school be assessed according to the cost of this hookup. The Village EngAneer stated that the situation would be appraised and the School District would be given an additional charge at the time that the schools in question are connected to the Municipal water system. The Clerk was also ao informed that he would have to notify the School District of the amount of their assessment by certified letter in accordance with the State statutes. The Attorney was instructed to also write= a letter concerning the abatement. The village Engineer stated that he would also supply the council with the cost figures for the in— stallation of a service line to the Edgewood High Cc !'_ch would probably be requested in the near future. Mr. Dawson, member of the Police Commissioh stated that he checked the hours with Mr. Tooze which he could work which council business was being conducted and that hours which Mr. Tooze could work would not meet the requirements for tl.e day shift job. Mr. Dawson then recommended that Mr. Kish again be coneidered by t::e council at this meeting so that the Day shift could be filled without delay. Motion by Hodges seconded by Malvin that Mr. Irwin Kish be hired as a patrol® man effective September 26, 1950 with six months probationary and 90 day:, probationary time for salary purposes. Salary to be 375.00 a month for the fitst threo months and 3150.00 per month thereafter. 5 ayos, motici carried. Mra.Florence Peterson raised the question of when the roads would be cleaned particularly on Knollwood Drive. The council stated that the work would be accomplished by the contractor after work was completed on the laterals and mains. Mrs. Adelman and Mrs. Forsman requested that theybe able to sec the contract between Lamatti and Sons and the Village of Mounds View. The attorney was requested to read that part of the contract protecting Mounds View Property. firs. Forsman then askkd.i£ the wording "rights of way" didn't mean boulevards which should require resodding. Mr. Meyers was requested to then check the meaning of common Law regarding the protection of citizens property and retport at a latter meeting. Clerk Smith reported on the question of trying to obtain space for the Justices of Peace to hold court. Smith stated that rental of space from the village of New Brighton was attempted and he was informed teat Saturday would be the only open days. Mr. Meyers stated that he woul.c. again check with the council in New Brighton regarding this. Mr. Crane stated that the Northern States rower Co. has offered to do a survey for street li_hts in the village at no charge for snob survey to the village. Motion by Crane, seconded by Hodges to allow NSp to make this survey. 5 ayes, motion carried. 6lerk Smith read a letter from the attorney for Mrs. Skiba regarding the assessments on her property. Letter referred to The Village En ;ineer for reply. Clerk Smith also brought to the attention of the council that according to the letters received regarding gas franchise in the village the only eligible and available company able to give the village service was the Northern States Power Company in St. Paul and that the other companies had suggested we take a franchise with the aforementioned company. The council decided to meet at some later date with the Northern States Power to arrange such iranchis e The subject of Mr. Grobergs property on Bronson Drive was dis- cussed and the village attorney suggested that the village take an easement for drainage on Broson Drive into the swampy area. the question was raised from a citizen who bore the cost of open- ing drains covered by Mr. Groberg at Bronson Drive. The council then authorized the Village .attorney to take whatever action nec- essary to prevent Mr. Groberg from filling in the natural drainage and to also try to arrange for an easement as mentioned previously. Motion then mada by Crane, seconded by Malvin that the village attorney be authorized to condemn an easement through Mr. Groberg's property. It was pointed out that perhaps the Village Attorney should first take the actions previously ruationed before takiing the action recommended in the motion. Motion was then withdrawn by Crane and second withdrawn by Malvin. (C Motion was then made by Christensen, seconded by Crane that the village attorney be instructed to investigate the statutes coneerning natural drainige and mail his findings to each council member so this problem can be studied at the next regular informal meeting. 5 ayes, motion carried. In order to abide by the arrangement of adjourning the meetings at 11:00 O'clock Motion was made by Malvin seconded by Hodges to adjourn. Upon call of roll Malvin aye, Hodges aye, and Smith Christensen and Crane, no. motion denied. A petition was then presented to the council for the extension of water in the area where a hearing has allready been held. Petition referred to the Village Engineer to determine whether it can be included in tkta contract.for project 1960 -3. The subject of considering the dismissal of the former Chief of Police John Robertus as requested in the letter from his attorney was brought to the attention of the council by Mr. Crane after reconsidering this matter a few days previously a motion was made by Crane seconded by Hodges that the Attorney for the village be instructed to contact the attorney for Mt. Robertus stating that the council has decided not to reconsider Jehax the dismissal of Mr. John Robertus. 5 ayes, motion carried. Trustee Christensen stated that the roads have been inspected and moved that the village forward a work order to the County Engineer to grade Edgewood from County Road I to Highway 10 on the road right of way; grade Irondale road from Uoodale to County Road H -2 (to dust coat and oil both roads and the grading be done in such a manner as to Eonform to grade set by the village Engineer. This would include maintaining the village roads in a safe drdving condition excluding the roads which uere under construction for the waterworks program. 5 ayes, motion carried. Mr. Charles Young appeared before the council concerning his water assessment which he felt was incorrect and also stated that according to the section map his neighbor's property was also figured incorrectly. Mr. Young was advised to hold up pa ment on his assessment until after the county resolves the question of right of way on this street. Resolution will be prepared by the attorney to abate these assessments after compution by the En iineer. Motion by Smith, seconded by Christensen to approve the fol- lowing three bills. Chicago Bridge and Ir n Co. T.:atimata I2_ fnr Snndstrnm (7) and Hafner $69,805.80 Thein Well Co. 35,508.00 5 ayes for approval, !notion carried. 323,856.50 Motion by Crane, seconded by Hodges to pay all other bills (see list attached. 5 ayes for approval, motion carried. 0.033 Mayor Crane announced that the next meetinG for the council could be September 29, 1960 (thursday Evening) at 7:00 P. M4 at the Village Engineer's Office. Motion by Crane, seconded by Hodges to adjourn at 11 :47 P. M. 5 ayes, motion carried. Rj pectfLY�'1�/ E. Smith, Village Clerk. Chk.# Amount Date To 1980 2700 9 -26 -60 Peg Leonhardt 1981 28.50 9 -26 -$0 Isabella Willa 1982 27.00 9 -26 -60 June Barry 1983 26.25 9-26 -60 La Vonne Rentz 1984 27.75 9 -26 -60 Ada Sopkowiak 1985 26.25 9 -26 -60 Kathleen McDonough 1986 25.50 9 -26 -60 Phyllis Blanchard 1987 27.00 9 -26 -60 Alice Frits 1988 25.50 9 -26 -60 Lila Hauborg 1989 60.00 9 -26 -60 Ind. School #621 1990 50.00 9 -26 -60 A.G.Krocker 1991 54.00 9 -26 -60 Amos Birdsall 1992 14.60 9 -26 -60 Ramsey Cot Treas. 1993 11.25 9 -26 -60 Ramsey Co; Treas. 1994 49.55 9 -26 -60 Chris Pichowski 1995 1.00 9 -26 -60 Snelling Co! 1996 2.60 9 -26 -60 New Brighton Bulicti 1997 4 .73 9 -26 -60 Dick Larrys Mkt. 1998 40.30 9 -26 -60 G.M. Stewart Lmb.Co. 1999 4.00 9 -26 -60 No. States Power 2000 82.70 9 -26 -60 No. States Power 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5.00 9 -26 -60 12.65 9 -26 -60 4.02 9 -26 -60 57.20 9 -30 -60 19.60 10 -1 -60 62.00 io -1 -6o 75.00 10 -1 -60 28.55 10 -1 -60 60.60 _LO-1 -60 57.00 10 -1 -6o 50.00 10 -1 -60 25.00 10 -1 -60 50.00 10 -1 -60 50.00 10 1 60 35.00 10 -1 -60 35.00 10 -1 -60 35.00 10 -1 -6o 25.00 10 -1 -60 45.4o 10 -7 -60 17.10 10 -8 -60 37.50 10 1 60 25.00 9 -26 -60 25.00 9 -26 -60 25.00 9 -26 -60 25.00 9 -26 -60 25.00 9 -26 -60 25.00 9- -26 25.00 9 -26 -60 25.00 9 -26 -60 N.U. Boll Tel. Co. N.W. Bell Tel. Co. New Brighton Hdwe. Harriett G.Kish Muriel Littlejohn Dale tierce Ingram Rustad M.C. Caldwell Ernest Grabowski Ralph Slifer B E Patrol Kenneth Ballenger Allan B. Crane Earl E. Smith Perry Malvin Helford C. Christens Donald Hodges Irene Edberg Harriett G.Kish Muriel Littlejohn John Och Robert E. Erickson James E. Huller Phillip Ernst George Petro Roff Toozc M.C. Caldwell Janes L Bur; raff Milton S. Stole C.;UUJ4 Election judGe Election judge -1 hr. briefing Election judo Election judge Election judge -1 hr. briefing Election judge Election judge Election judge -1 hr. briefing Election judge Use of Rcd Oak School Aug. 22 29 Sept.12, 26 Rent of office Park Main. Recreation Street maintenance Street lighting Salary as bldg. insp. Refund -oil permit n Want ad Office Janitor Supplies Lmb. for office boaes$7 Cement for playgrounds Roc. -.33.00 Air raid sirens Elcc.serv.officc and street lighting Service at MI -4 -2200 Service at MI- 4®2200 Supplies- Recreation Salary as Dep. Clk, Salary as Dep. Clk. Salary police off. Salary police off. Salary police off. Salary police off, Salary police off. Salary dogcatcher Monthly expense ..C,D,Dir Salary as mayor forSapt Salary as Clerk for Septa Salary as Trustee en Salary as Trustee Salary as Trustee Salary as Treasurer Salary as lop. Clk. Salary as Dep. Clk. Salary as special off, 1 c.D. uniform 1 c.d. uniform 1 C.D. uniform 1 C.D. uniform 1 C.D. uniform 1 C.D. uniform 1 C.D. uniform 1 C.D. uniform For VILLAGE OF HOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA. PROPOSED BUDGET YEAR OF 1961 GENERAL ruNll Salaries Mayor 600.00 Trustees 1,680.00 Clerical 7,500.00 Treasurer 300.00 Health Officer 25.00 Attorney 3,00000 TOTAL SALARLES Office Ezpense Safe Deposit Box 6.60 Supplies 500100 Legal Printing boo oo Insurance 1,500.00 Telephone Service 250.00 Village Hall Expense 1,200.00 Election Expense 300.00 Election Supplies 100.00 Office Equipment 300.00 TOTAL OFFICE EXPENSE Weed Control Dog Control Salary 600.00 Receipts and Tags 50.00 Board and Pickup 350.00 TOTAL DOG CONTROL Civil Defense Director 300.00 Siren Service 48.00 Telephone Service 6o.00 Supplies and Equipment 842.00 Training Expense 250.00 TOTAL CIVIL DEFENSE $13,105.00 $4,756.60 $300.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00 1.961 PROPOSED NJDGET Continued Recreation, Parke and Playgrouude Mounds View Recreation Program $7,000.00 Lakeside Park 2,000.00 Mounds View Little League 200.00 TOTAL RECREATION $9,200.00 Planning and Industrial Development $1,000.00 Engineering $2,000.00 Police Salaries $8,700.00 Supplies 400.00 Telephone 225.00 Answering Service 300.00 Radio j00.00 Capital Elec. 100.00 Gas and 011 1,5 Repairs yD0.00 Uniform Expense 200.00 New Vehicle 2,500.00 TOTAL POLICE $i4 Fire Protection $2,600.00 TOTAL GBNERAL FUND $50,186.60 Road and Bridge Funs $15,000.00 Water Fund Salaries $5,000.00 TOTAL BUDGET (Excluding Water Fund) $65.186.60