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EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF REGULAR
MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW,
MINNESOTA
At a regular meeting held on the 12th day of December, 1960 at
o'clock p.m. in the Red Oak School within the Village of
Mounds View the following resolution was moved by Councilman
and seconded by Councilman /4
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A GASOLINE SERVICE STATION.
WHEREAS, The Village Council was requested to issue a special use permit for
the construction and operation of a gasoline service station, an,!
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 67, Section 3.8 a hearing was held at
8 :00 o'clock p.m. on December 12, 1960, and
WHEREAS, the Council voted to issue said special use permit,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That a special use permit for the
following described property authorizing the construction and operation of a
gasoline service station is hereby granted by the Village Council of the
Village of Mounds View: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
of Section 7, Township 30, Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota described an
follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast
1/4, thence West along the South line of said 1/4 a distance of 310.5 feet,
thence North on a line parallel with the East line of said 1/4 a distance of
416.5 feet to the South line of the right of way of Trunk Highway, thence
Southeasterly along the South line of said right of way a distance of 409.2
feet to the East line of said 1/4, thencs South along the Zest line of said 1/4
a distance of 145.2 feet to the point of beginning except therefrom the
East 33 feet for road.
Said resolution was seconded by Councilman and the
in favor::
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following vote was taken thereon: Those voting
;Ltu:T�.a�L�J, 71 .14r1-Lc4 7
Those voting against: 2/. y,A-
Declared passed and Adopted this 1�Y day of .{t
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Mayor
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tiombors Present:
Mayor:
Trustee:
i_ombers Absent:
PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VI2t
RAMSEY COUNTY
MINNESOTA
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The regular meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called
ardor at 8:05 F.M. by Mayor Allan B. Crane on December 12, 1960
:;he Zed Oak School.
Village Attorney:
Village Engineer:
Allan D. Crane
i•:elford C. Christensen
Donald Hodges
Perry Malvin
Richard Meyers
Lester Knutson
Clerk Smith entered the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
"syor Crane called for bids for the police car and upon his second!
.a_ for bids declared them to be closed. In the absence of Clerk
Mrs. Littlejohn opened and read the bids, which were as follows:
3`.d No. Bidder. Did Price
1 Clayton Anderson Motors, 32595. cash No bid chock
North Branch, Minnesota (no trade in)
2 River Motors Dodge Dealer 32964.45 Did check for
656 E. Main, Anoka, Minn. (no trade in) 3150.00
Alternate 33567.45
1959 Ford 4 -door station wagon trade in 1173.90
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3 Midway Ford Company 32653.00 3273.00
1850 University Ave., St.raul
Net allowance 1959 Ford wagon 3800.00
Alternate
9- passcn„er Country Sedan, add ":80.00 to above price
Lotion by Mayor Crane, seconded by Trustee Christensen to refer
to Chief of Police. 4 ayes for approval, motion carried. Chief
.',ski recommended keeping the present police car. Trustee
__.:tonsen suggested that other recommendations be submitted to the
after discussion with the Police Commission.
i.ilt Stole of the Planning Commission reviewed the proceedings
last Council meeting concerning the Larson re- zonin,= to apen
:;raring on this matter.
by Christensen, seconded by Hodges to accept Mr. I•ielberg's
tion for re- zoning and rc -zono the property to the classificatic_
:tcd. 4 ayes for approval, motion carried.
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Proceedings of the Village Council, Dec. 12th (Cont'd) pg. 2
The hearing for a special use permit requested by Mr. Melberg in
..rder to build a filling station at the southwest corner of Hwy. 10
and Long Lake Road was then opened. Mr. Stole reported that the I1ann_'.n'
Commission has considered this request and feels that the property is
ideally situated for a filling station. M.r. Bill Frits asked what
orcentage of village property is zoned industrial as opposed to
property for special use permit. He feels that the Council is abort
:.nt the purpose of zoning this land industrial by issuing a spacial
:se permit. He feels that we would be limiting industrial doveiopmer"-
in the area along Long Lake Road by removing one of the accesses to
she property. Trustee Christensen stated that there is at present only
one owner of all of the industrial land there except for the corner
owned by Mr. Melberg and that owner could build his own road to suit
his needs. Notion by Christensen to accept Mr. Melberg's application
for special use permit and that he be given permission to erect and
operate a gasoline filling station on the parcel in question. Motion
seconded by Hodges. 5 ayes for approval, motion carried.
The hearing notice on condemnation of sub standard house at 7856
Long Lake Road was read by t'io Attorney. The owners were present and
had received the notice. Mr. Meyers stated that the owners have 30
days to carry out the Council's recommendations on this property. The
_uilding Inspector, Electrical Inspector and Plumbing Inspector stated
;;hat the place should be cleaned up, it needs a new chimney and a fire
.iaor in the rear, the electrical system is definitely a hazard and that
.J part of the system is acceptable, and that the drain from the kitchen
.ink way be too close to the well. Motion by Mayor Crane, seconded
Hodges to tako final action on this at the January 9th meeting.
eyes for approval, motion carried. The suggestion was made by
stee Christensen that the inspectors get together with the owners
z ,ive them an idea of what is expected of them to get the building
__z shape.
The September 29, 1960 minutes were road by Clerk Smith. Motion
Idges, seconded by Malvin to accept the minutes as read. 5 ayes
approval, motion carried.
Clerk Smith read the minutes of the November 28, 1960 meeting.
1.ayor Crane asked that the word "waive" in the last line of the third
:aragraph on page 2 be changed to "amend Clerk Smith stated that
_a the third paragraph from the bottom of page 5, the lot number
::ould be "65" instead of "55 Motion by Christensen, seconded by
:.dgos to accept the minutes as corrected. 5 ayes for approval,
.otion carried.
The minutes of the December 8, 1960 meeting were road by Clerk
ith. Those were tho minutes of the Annual Village Election. Motion
Malvin, seconded by Hodges to approve them as read. Mayor Crane
:ced if the vote on Plan A by precincts could be obtained. This will
added to the minutes. 5 ayes for approval, motion carried.
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Hr. Crandell, representing the Metropolitan Mosquito Control Commission,
appeared before the council and presented a map of the mosquito breeding sites in
Mounds View village. Mr. Crandell stated that this map is presented with the hope
that the contractors doing work in Mounds View will be shown the map and asked to fU1
in a few of these sites where possible.
Mr. Harvey Melby appeared before the council and reported that he had gontlto
the Justice of Peace Court after his appearance at the last council meeting but
was informed by the Justice of Peace thataccording ika to the Village ordinances
the Building Inspector held jurisdiction over his complaint registered against Mr.
Conrad Anderson at 8357 Eastwood. Mr. Anderson who was present, informed the coUh it
that he had no idea he had broken any law by selling Christmas trees at his reidence
and parking trucks in his yard; that he would rectify the situation and would
appreciate knowing hos long he had to do this. He also inz..ired if he could purchase
the lot neat to his for parking his trucks but he was infrmed by the village attorney
that the ordinance in question would not permit this. Motion by Crane, seconded
by Malvin that the owner eliminate any business enterprises not allowed by village
ordinances by January 1, 1961 and that if such was not taken care of by that time the
Building Inspector be instructed to sign a complaint against Mr. Anderson. 5 ayes,
motion carried.
The Building Inspector was also instructed to inspect Mr. Andersonns lot and
stable to determine if they comply with the ordinance cofering this.
Mr. Leonard Lindstoone of Bronson*Erickson Company, appeared before the council
regarding the subdivision of a lot at County Road H2 and Spring Lake Park Road.
The present owner of this lot, Mr. Edmund Voltin, had been requested R y the
Planning Commission to prepare and present to that commission a preliminary plat
showing location of the present house, etc. Mr. Lindstone stated that, however, Mr.
Voltin has not done this and the prospective purchaser, Mr. Sweeley, would like to
culminate and conclude this transaction. Motion by Crane, seconded by Malvin to ten
tativelyapprove the subdivision_ of said lot 140 feet by 107 feet pending recommendar
tion from the planning Commission after the survey and plot plan is submitted.
5 ayes, motion carried.
The Park and Playground Committee report was given by Trustee Hodges. He
stated that the Committee will try to flood the rinks at Billviow, Oakwood and
Lambert by abridges yetion, A discussion followed regarding the purchase of
a trailer to hail the tractor. Motion by Hodges, seconded by Crane to inspect the
trailer suggested by Mr. Stole and if it doesnnt meet the specifications required,
the village will purchase the trailer allready suggested (6 x 12 feet, 3 inch
channel construction, dual wheels) for the price of $160.00, 5 ayes, notion carried.
Mr. grits inquired into the disposition of the two acres of land at the Hill
viewand Long Lake Road playground which had been deeded to the village by Bronson,-
Erickson. Attorney Meyers stated that he had found the certificate of title this
day and that he would now file the deed for the village.
Mr. Walter Skiba inquired as to what the council desired to do about sealf for
the water meters. Mr. Skiba was instructed to purchase a tool having some tyre of
die which would stamp the words "Mounds View" on the water meter seals. Mr. Skiba
also reported that the well is drilled ho the depth of about 830 feet and now ready
to be cased.
Clerk Smith inquired from the Village Engineer Representative, Mr. Knutson
as to when the village could expect to have water ready for service to homes in
the village. Mr. Knutson stated that if all went well service may be expected
sometime in January.
Trustee Hodges inquired from Mr. Skiba as to wbyy the street signs were not
replaced on Red Oak Drive after construction and he was informed that they were
replaced by the contractor but were removed by Halloween pranksters and now will
rive to be replaced by the village.
Mrs. Ralph Peterson brought up the subject of the placement of stop signs
on the new Highway #10. Trustee Christensen stated the he would investigate this
situation.
Mr. Knutson presented the council with a map of proposbd village thoroughfares
which was received from Mr. Dahlgren the village Planner. This map will be studied
by the council and discussed at a later meetin
Mr. Knutson also reported on the matter of the road right -of -way and drainage
c'.'.tch at Red Oak sad Woodcrest, The location of a lot corner stake is *laced on
=_t of the ditch which placed the lot on the right -of -way. This problem arose
'''cause the rotginal surfacing of Woodcrest was not buil& onthe right -of -way but
.rth of it. Trustee Christensen said he feels that a spillway sould be built
a the northwest corner to ease this situation. Attorney Meyers will check to see
there are easements involved.
Mr. Knutson and Mr. Skiba met with two Northern States Power Co. Represents
'7es to discuss the route for service to the well site. They feel that the best
7 is to come from the south side of Highway 10 along the east side of the Edgewood
;ad right -of -way.
Mr. Knutson also stated that it is contemplated to build a temporary sttucture
at the well site to serve as a well house. This would be of wood frame, sheathing,
^rd weatherproofing. It was suggested by Mr. Blanchard that this could later be
..sad for a warming house.
The tentative specifications covering basement meter settings were ready by
the Village Attorney. The subject of temporary water usage by conttactors was
brought up, and Mr. Meyers village attorney, was instructed to draw up an amend-
ment to the Water Ordinance regarding the furnishing of meters for this use.
Mayor Crane announced that the Mounds View mill rate for 1961 is 85.68 plus
120.96 for schools, for a total of 206.64 which is an increase of 5.31 mills over last
Motion by Crane, seconded by Malvin to pass the ordinance prohibiting flight
to avoid arrest. 5 ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Christensen, seconded by Crane that the Clerk be instructed to place
an at in the local newspapers advertising for a dogcatcher in the village of Mounds
j iew. 5 ayes, notion carried.
Regarding an opinion regarding citizens complaint s of Ordinance violations,
:torney Meyers said that he feels that in technical ordinances, it should be spelled
„ut who should sign complaints and enforce the laws.
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Mr. Skiba was instructed to supply the village with a Certificate of Insurance
on his truck, Clerk Smith brought up the subject of insurance on the other inspeo-
tor's cars. They, tam are also instructed to bring in Certificate of Insurance.
Motion by Crane, seconded by
Certain Lends as Non Conservation
After discussion, motion by
Management Consultant Service to
office. Christensen, Hodges and
Christensen to adopt the Resolution classifying
Lands. 5 ayes, motion carried.
Crane, seconded by Hodges to hire the Minnesota
survey administrative procedures in the village
CranP, eye; Malvin and Smith, No. Motion carried.
Motion was then made by Hodges, seconded by Crane that the village spend not
more than $250.00 for this survey. Smith, Christensen, Crane, Hodges aye; Malvin,
no. Motion carried.
Hodges moved, Christensen seconded to approve payment of Bills for which the
claims have been signed. Christensen, Smith, Crane, Hodges, aye; Malvin, no.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed on the amount of the check made out to Frank Slipka and also
what to do with a bill for groceries submitted by the Civil Defense Unit. Motion
by Malvin, seconded by Hodges to have the Civil Defense pay their own grocery bills.
Christensen, and Smith, abstain; Crane, Hodges and Malvin, aye; Motion carried.
Clerk Smith turned over information to the Attorney with which to prepare a
resolution to place the water assessment back on the tax rolls on the property of
Dail T. Pearson at 7485 Hnollwood. XXXXIDEME Smith stated that he check in payment
for this assessment had returned from the bank showing payment had been stopped.
Smith also stated that he had called Mr. and Mrs. Pearson and they wished to place
the assessment back on the tax rolls. Motion by Crane seconded by Smith to have
the Attorney prepare a resolution for this purpose. 5 ayes, motion carried.
Clerk Smith reported that he was informed that the Babinskixs intend to sell
their duplexes under the impression that said duplexes can be made into fourplexes.
The council stated that they would watch for advertising on this matter and take
formal action then is such is done.
Clerk Smith asked permission to transfer certain bills paid from the General
Fund into the Water Fund which should have been paid out of that fund, The council
concurred and granted permission.
Mayor Crane announced that the Council will hold a meeting at the village
office on Tuesday, January 3, 1961 at 7:00 p. m. to conduct certain required
business. He also stated that the regular meeting of the Council will be held
at the Red Oak School on Monday, January 9th, at XX 8 :00 p. m.
The police report was read and Hodges moved, Crane seconded that the Police
report bs accepted as presented. 5 XX ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Crane, seconded by Hodges to approve peddler's licenses (list
attached). 5 ayes, notion carried.
NIXIDEXEBOUIXXXODiligifiCklEXX
Motion by Hodges, seconded by Christensen to adjourn at 12 :20 p. n. 5 ayes,
motion carried.
pectfuLl"v
EAiL R. SMITH,
Village Clerk
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Bills. Paid at December 12th Meeting
Ehhzt Amount Date To
2239 26.00 12 -12-60 Hoffman Ans. -Sere.
For C C 1
2224 $16.70 12 -12 -60 Walter I. Booth Son Election supplies
2225 21.00 12 -12 -60 E.C.B g efonee envelope
2226 29.52'' 12 -12 -60 Royal McBee oynton Printing
D a
Y e Corp. Supplies for Village office
2227 24.10 12 -12 -60 N.U.Bell Telephone Co.Sorvice at Su 4-3055
2228 16.00 12 -12 -60 fichael Smith Janitor Service for Nov.
2229 35.30 12 -12 -60 Northern Automotive Repair on police vehicle
2230 15.75 12 -12 -60 Farnhawts Office Supplies
2231 21.16 12 -12 -60 Midway Ford Co. fork on police :'car
2232 110.30 12 -12 -60 Miller -Davis Co. Office Supplies
2233 479.21 12 -12 -60 State Treasurer 5% Empl.'Contr.' to PEER
2234 66.55 12 -12 -60 State Treasurer PERA for 'r November, 1960
2235 18.00 12- 12 -60, State Treasurer PERA for November, 1960
2 32.24 12 -12 -60 Kunz Oil Co. Fuel nil" for Vill
2 7.70 12 -12 -60 i :otorola C E, Inc. ?Iairt3nance for December
December (service
2240 3.50 12 -12 -60 Chippewa Springs Co. Cooler Rental
2241 11.07 12 -12 -60 Hughes Oil Co. Gasoline for Civil Defense Vel
2242 3.60 12 -12 -60 Earl E. Smith Mileage for Village Election
2243 22.50 12 -12 -60 Ida Noe Larson Duty as Election Judge
2244 22.50 12 -12 -60 biaxine'Benesch Duty as Election Judge
2245 21.75', 12 -12 -60 Isabella C. Ville: n n n d
2246 21.00 12 -12 -60 Mary, Pearson n n n
2247 22.90 12 -12 -60 Ada Sopkowiak n
2248 22.90 12 -12 -60 Ramona M. Thompson
2249 22.50 12 -12 -60 Lila Hauberg
2250 4.50 12 -12 -60 Phyllis Robertus
2251 26.25 12 -12 -60 Bernice Schaffhausen
2252 26.25 12 -12 -60 Bernice Ehlers
2253 96.00 12 -12 -60
2254
2255
2256
2257
2258
2259
2260
VOID
50.00 12 -12 -60
10.00 12 -12 -60
80.00 12 -15 -60
66.55 12 -15 -60
28.55 12 -15 -60
VOID
2261 35.25 12 -15 -60
2262 57.00 12 -15 -60
2263 62.00 12 -15 -60
2264 31.89 12 -12 -60
2265 87.80 12 -12 -60
2266 53.00 12 -16 -60
2267 21.20 12 -17 -60
2268 45.40 12 -23 -60
2269 17.10 12 -24 -60
2270 168.93 12 -15 -60
2271 34.00 12 -12 -60
2272 50.00 12 -12 -60
2273 18.00 12 -12 -60
Amos Birdsall
Erwin Kish
Ralph Slifer
Dale Pierce
Geo.F.Cake Co.
Emmett L. Moore Ins.
Harriett G. Xish
Muriel Littlejohn
Harriett Kish
Muriel Littlejohn
Walter Skiba
B E Patrol
A. G. Krocker
Richard S. Birdsall
2274 6.23 12 -12 -60 Pinewood Market
2 275 2.50 12 -12 -60 Da'.e Pierce
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Ind. Sch. Dist. #621 Use of Schools
Messiah Lutheran Church Use of Bldg. for Election
Ingram Rustad Semi monthly salary
Ernest Grabowski Semi- monthly salary
N. C. Caldwell Semi- monthly salary
Semi- monthly salary
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11 Ir
Police Badges
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r.ult. Cov. for November
Salary as Deputy Clerk
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Semi- monthly salary
Dogcatching service
Rent of Village Office, Dee.
Setting up elec. booths
warming house
Janitor Supplies
Flashlight for Police Dept.
Bills Paid at 12 -12 -60 Meeting
Chk.# Amount Date To
2276 2.00 12 -12 -60 Brama's Royal Service
2 277 193.31 12 -12 -60 Richard Meyers
2278 50.00 12 -12 -60 Betty ?Talbridge
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Towing police car
Prof. Serv. (Nov.) Misc.
Salary as Deputy Clerk- Pt.tiL
VOID
18.00 12 -12 -60 Tri- County Publications Notices -Water Works Impr.Boi
200.00 12 -12 -60 Frank J. Slipka Counseling Serv. for Replace.
of Roads, Gutters Spi11wa;
Peddler's Licenses Approved at December 12, 1960 Meeting: Q ;.kZ
Mrs. Lawrence Toner, 5295 Highway 8, Now Brighton Avon Products
Elmer Gath, Route 5► Anoka, Minnesota Mister Soften
Betty Wail, 5425 Quincy St, New Brighton Hospital Fund Drive
G. F. Walsh, 2742 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Minn.Aaeoc. for Retarded
Children
Elmer N. Johnson, 863 Burr St., St. Paul Fuller Brush
Minn. Heart Association, 1821 University Ave., St. Paul Heart Fund
Mrs. Leland Erickson, 7855 Greenwood Dr., Minneapolis Caaip Fire
Girls Candy Sale
Mrs. Donald Erickson, 2261 Lois Dr., New Brighton Muscular Dystrophy
Allan Crane, 5290 Pinewood Court, New Brighton Christmas Trees
Willard F. Downing, 7883 Sunnyside Rd., Minneapolis Encyclopedias