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PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Tho regular mooting of the Mounds View Village Council was
called to order at 8100 P.M., April e!'th, 1961 at the Red Oak School
Sherwood Road and Rod Oak Drive, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Present were:
Mayor: Allan B. Crane
Clerk: Lloyd J. Blanchard
Trustees: Donald Hodges
Perry Malvin
Melford C. Christensen
Engineer: Les Knutson
Attorney: Richard Meyers
Mayor called for further bids on Edgewood Drive improvement.
There being no further bids they were declared closed.
The Engineer turned the bids over to the Clerk and announced
that there was only one bids After some di.ecuL.4slon the following
action was taken.
Motion by Christensen to return bid received and to set May 8t1t.:4
at 80O P.M. as a new closing date for accepting bids on the
Edgewood Drive improvement and that the request for bids be re-
advertieed. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes.
The second hearing on the Proposed Street Plan was than placed
before the Council,
The Engineer presented a map showing the Proposed Streets and the
objector's thereto. He gave an explanation of the plan to those
present.
There were no new objector's or objections.
After 45 minutes discussion the following action was taken.
The Mayor announced that any further objector's to the plan
should write to the Village office and state their objections end
for suggestions. The final date of Proposed Street Objector's lettere
being received at the Village office will be May 15th, 1961
The minutes of the previous meeting were read. Motion by Hodges
Seconded by Malvin to accept minutes as read. 5 Ayee.
A letter from Mr. A. Wahlberg regarding the unsightly and
unhealthy sufffface water conditions, by and near the Babinski Duplexes
was read.
The Public Works Superintendent recommended that a tide drain
be put in and stated that he had never given his approval of the
drain system.
After some discussion the following action was taken:
Mr. Malvin and Mr. Christensen will investigate this matter
further and check with the State Board of Health to see if they can
assist us.
The Attorney was also instructed to investigate as to what leg
action may be taken to stop these buildingsfrom being sold. until this
matter is corrected.
The surface water problem was referred to the Engineer for
investigation.
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Minutes of April 24th, 1961 Council Meeting
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The Planning Commission report was read by the Clerk and the
following action was takeni
Motion by Christensen to concur with the Planning Commision
recommendation and approved the request for subdivision of Mr.
Ralph Edberg 7870 Greenwood Drive, Mrls 21. Seconded by Blanchard
5 Ayes.
Motion by Christensen to concur with the Planning Commission
recommendation and approve the request for sub division of Lot 62
Knollwood Park Addition, as requested by Bronson- Eriokson. Seconded
By Blanchard. 5 Ayes.
Because there was no member of the Planning Commission present
who was familiar with the third request, the matter of a variance
for Ed Dropps was tabled;
Copy of the Planning Commission report on file at Clerk's office.
Mr. Malvin reported on action of Public Welfare Department.
Home on St. Stephens Street was notified of Complaint about the
state of their yard. The situation was corrected.
A Complaint had been received about a home on Co. Rd. J. that
was creating a health hazard. This will be investigated and action
taken if needed.
Motion by Crane to have the Village Attorney prosecute the
Herrmann case if necessary. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes.
The Police Commission report was read and the following action
taken;
(A set of rules governing the use of the Police Cars).
Motion by Crane to adopt those rules. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes.
Motion by Crane to have Village enter into a "Circle of Safety"
traffic check with the Civil Defense handling the program, and to
order kit #400 for $17:95 to be used in this program. Seconded by
Chrieteii.sehl 3 Ayes.
Mr, Aalborg of Dalberg Builders asked that the Clerk sign the
Plat plans for the Plink Addition. These plans had been given
previous Council approval. Said Plat Planes were signed and Village
aeal affixed,
The matter of overtime pay for Mr. Skiba, Public Works Supt.
was brought up and discussed very thoroughly. The following action
was taken. Motion by Christensen that the Water Works Supt. and /or
his helper continue to be available and to make Plumbing and Water
inspections in such manner as he sees fit and to bring a report to
the Council in regards to what compensation he shall receive.
Seconded by Malvin. 4 Ayes, Hodges No. Motion carried.
The minutes of the North Suburban Hospital Association were
placed on file.
A proposed Ordinance brought to the Council by the Civil Defense
Director was referred to the ltturney.
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Minutes of April 24th, 1.961 Council Meeting
The Civil Defense Director turned a check in the amount of
$283.00 from the State Treasurer, Dept. of Civil Defense, over to
the Clerk. Check was part of the "matching funds" program and was
for the radio in the Civil Defense Truck.
The Civil Defense Director reported that cabinets were needed
for the rescue truck and read several bids he had received in regards
to them. H. requested Counoil approval before ordering these cabinets,
Motion by Crane to authorize Civil Defense to spend up to $40000
for cabinets and wiring for the reseoue trunk from Civil Defense
budget. Seconded by Hodge.. 5 Ayes.
Reoreation Committee report given by Mri Hodges. Houle land-
scaping was awarded the job of sodding infields on the ball diamonds.
Public Werke report from Mr. Christeneen.
Report on meeting with Ramsey County Engineer on roads.
Motion by Christensen, to have Clerk send a Work Order to Ramsey
Engineer to have patching done on roads and to bring them up
to minimum safe driving eon4itioris as agreed upon at meeting.
Seconded by Crane, 5 Ayes.
Northern States Power reported in a letter that the street lig*
along Highway 10 would be up by April 15t1i.
The Council will meet with Representatives of Northern States
Power to discuss a gas franchise in the Village. Meeting to be held
at the Village office May let, 1961. The Attorney will aloo be
present.
Mr. Wally Groberg. builder and Milt Stole Planning Commission
Chairman will meet with the Village Council at 7:00 P.M. May let to
discuss a proposal of Mr. Groberg's regarding the Pinewood Shopping
Center.
The financial statement was presented by the Clerk. Motion by
Crane to accept the statement as presented. Seconded by Malvin.
5 Ayes.
Motion by Blanchard to hire Mr. Robert Porter and Mr. Tom Ravelini_
-.P part time employees for aesietanoe in iubtallting Water Meters, at
..n hourly wage of $1.50 per hour plua 7 cent per mile mileage allowanc
by Malvt 5 Ayes.
Motion by Blanchard, Seconded by Crane to approve following
Licenses: Garbage Hauling: Boyer Garbage Service, Hamel, Minnesota
Heating Contracting: Standard Heating Co., 1694 Selby,St.Paul,Minn.
Masonry: Leo Sinna, 5307 Hodgson Road, St. Paul, Electrical Contrac...-
ing: Williams Electric, 2312 Central Ave. N.E., Mpls 18, General
Contracting: Freeman Brothers, 895 Missiseippi St.N.E. Mpls 21, Minn.
Excavating Contracting Lieense: Clark and Moore. Monticello, Minn. 5 Ayef
Motion by Christensen. Seconded by Crane to pay bills. (List
attached), 5 Ayes.
Motion to adjourn by Malvin. Seconded by Blanchard.
Respectfully Subriitted,
Lloyd J. Blanchard, Clerk
5 -yrs.
List of ;dills submitted April 24th, 1961
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GENERAL FUND
Mayor and Council• Treasurer
Cheek Date Amoelat To For
P125 4.30.61 50600 Allan Crane Sal. as Mayor -April 1961
P124 4.30 -61 50.00 Lloyd J. Blanchard Sal.as Clerk- Apr.1961
P121 4.30 -61 35.00 Melft.rd Christensen Sal.ae Trustee- Apr.1961
P122 4.30 -61 35.00 Donald Hodges Salary as Trustee -April 1961
P123 4.30 -61 3 35.0 Perry Malvin Salary as Trustee -April 1961
P120 4. -30 -61 25.00 Irene Edberg Salary as Treas. -April 1961
Administrative Salaries
P126 4 -28 -61 45.40 Harriett Kieh Sal.ae Dep. Clerk -4 -24 to 4.28
P127 5 -5 -61 45.40 Harriett Kieh Sal. 5 -1 to 5.5
P128 4 -30.61 $211.50 Paul Boog Sal. as Adm.Dep. Clerk-4-15U 4030.61
P131 4.24 -61 3 3.00 Betty Walbridge Work on No.Sub. Sewer Bill
Administrative Expense
G 140 4.24 -61 $144.22 Mahoney's Ins. Workmen's Comp.$5.97 Comp.
Ins.- $138.25
0139 4 -24 -61 $123.57 Emmett Moore- Mult6Cov. Ine.for March 1961
G148 4.24 -61 11.49 No.States Power Lighting at offioe (Eleo.)
Overhead
01165 4.24.61 15y00 Ind. Sah.Dist. #621 Use of Red Oak School -Meet.
0144 4.24.61 50. A.G. Krocker Rent of Village Office
Administrative Supplies
G143 4024061 5620 Midway Office Supply Mimeo. ;raper
0,1,42 4.2406i 3696 New Brighton Hardware Office Supplies
Attorney
P132 4024 +61 $164650 Richard Meyers- Professional Serv. -March 196/
Rd Bridge
0136 4.24.61 81666 No6States Power Vil.Street Lighting
0135 4 -24 -61 $1,017.48 Ramsey Co e T ^eae. -Vile Street Maint, ®$1 006 023
Vi..$t.Light6Makch- $11,25
G141 4 -24 -61 13.00 Constructioh buiietin.Bids for St.Improve.
Pro, s x.960 -1
G134 4 -24.61 61,50 Mun.Supply Co. Utility Lights Barricade
Insurance
0140 4 1.70 Mahoney's Ins. Workmen's Comp.
Police Dept.
Salaries
P 1. 4.30.61 62.00 Dale Pi"rce Sal.as Police Officer -4.15 to 4030
P'113 4.30.61 70.80 Ingram Rustad Sal.as Police Sgt,- 4 -15 -to 4
p116 4.30 -61 57.00 Erwin Kish Sal.as Police Officer -4.15 to 4030
P117 4 -30-61 66.55 Ernie Grabowski Sal.as Chief -4 -15 to 4 ..30
P118 4 -30 -61 57.00 Ralph Slifer Sal. as Officer 4 -15 to 4 ,,30
P119 4.30 -61 28.55 M.C. Caldwell Sal. as Officer 4.15 to 4.30
Other Expense
G132 4.24.61 3 30.00 Mun. Ct. City of White Bear Court -Costs
G129 4 -29 -61 3143.19 Mounds View D Equip.& Repair Police Cars
0130 4.24 -61 6.45 No.Automotive Co. Work on Police Car
G131 4 $511.00 Capitol Electronics- Radi Car #693
surance
0140 4 -24 -61 $174.79 Mahoney's Ins, Auto Ins. :6539.04 Workmen's
Comp. 3335.75
Dogcatcher Salaries
P129 4 -30 -61 6125.00 13 1: Pat Salary as Dogcatcher -April 1961
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List of Bills Submitte"' April 24th, 1961
GENERAL FUND
Civil Defense
Check Date Amount
G133 4 -24 -61 4.00
G128 4 -29 -61 30.00
G140 4 -24 -61 69.52
Water Department
Salaries
P133 4-30 -61
P134 4 -24 -61
P135 4 -24 -61
P136 4- 24 -61
Expenses
G127 4 -29 -61
168.93
42.00
58.80
66.00
7.00
G126 4 -29 -61 5.55
0125 4 -29 -61 50.00
Insurance
WATER FUND
Expenses
W108 4 -29 -61 8 11.60
W109 4 -29 -61 12.78
w110 4-29-61 3 25.98
W113 4 -24 -61 42.78
Capitol Outlay
W111 4 -24 -61 3 8.218.80
W112 4 -24 -61 819,670.15
To For
No.States Power Air Raid
Kenneth Ballenger Expense
Mahoney's Ins. Ins. for C
0 00050
Siren Service
as C.D.Dir.4 -61
.D. Van.
Walter Skiba Semi- mo.Sal.Pub.Worke.Supt.
Robert Porter Salary Installing Meters
Thomas Raveling Salary Installing Meters
Elmer Palen Salary -Work for Water Dept.
Elmer Palen Mileage for Water Dept.
Thomas Raveling Mileage for Water Dept.
Walter Skiba Truck Expense April 1961
G140 4 -24 -61 31.49 Mahoney's Ins. Workmen's Comp.
Recreation Salaries
P130 4 46.50 Amos Birdsall Park Maintenance
Expense
0137 4 .24 11.65 Arsenal Sand Gravel Fill for Parke
Insurance
G140 4 10.21 Mahoney's ins. Workmen's Comp.
Construction Bulletin Adv. for Dia-
Water Utility Building
New Brighton Hdwe. Supplies
Gene's Welding Serv. -Guard on Water Dept.
No.States Power Pumping at Well Site
Herbst Const. Est. #4- 19C0-3 Water Pro,.
Materials on Hand Work Completed
Sandstrom Hafner Est. #4 -Water Improve.
ProJ. 1960 -2 Work competed Mat.on hand.