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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1961/08/28Present were: Mayor: Clerk: Trustees: PROCEEDINGS OP 7.1E VILLl G3 COUNCIL VILLLGi; OF MOUNDS vrau R Y COUNTY, MINNESOTA The regular meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor Crane at 8100 P.Mi August 28th, 1961 at the Red Oak School, Sherwood Rd. and Red Oak Dr., Minneapolis, Minnesota. Attorney{ Engineer: Pub. Works: Adm. Clerk: Allan Crane Lloyd Blanchard Mel Christensen Donald Hodges Perry Malvin Richard Meyers Les Enutson Walter Skiba Paul Boog The Mayor called three times for further bids on the Storm Sewer conduit for Lambert Park. There being no further bids, he declared the bide closed and directed the clerk to open bids received. The bide were as follows: NAME BID SECURITY LUMP SUM BID FINISHING TIME Elk River Concrete Cert.Check 1 fl. sect. 05.70 as spec. 650 Builders Exchange $100.00 4.48 per ft. Minneapolis, Minn. $1357.30 North Star Concrete Co. Cert. Check $1355.05 as spec. 1401 N.E. Arthur $67.75 Minneapolis, Minn. Motion by Christensen to refer bids to Village Engineer for tab- ulation and recommendation. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes. Motion by Christensen to approve minutes of August 14th meeting as presented. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. The Mayor asked if there was any business from the floor not on the agenda. A resident of 7900 Edgewood Rd. asked the Council a question regarding water service. He had asked for a water book-up from the Hillview Rd. side of his home but had not been home when the location stakes were put in. The contractor had put the service in from Eastwood Rd. He requested a another connection be put in where he had originally desired it. This matter was refered to the Engineer and the water superintendent for study and recommendation. The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting were read by Mel Christensen. (copy on file) Motion by Crane to appoint Mr. Robert Goff, 5072 Red Oak Dr. to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Inge Haug. Said term to expire Dec. 31st, 1962. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes. The Clerk's Office was directed to send a letter to this appointee -2- Aug. 28th, 1961 Council meeting (con't) 000124 and also to the member appointed at the previous meeting notifying them of their ap ointment and of the time add place of the next Planning meeting Mr. Malvin made a report for the Public Welfare Department regarding a complaint about a business in a residents garage. This business apparently has been at this location for some time and is now of such a size to constitute a possible public nuisance. This matter was referred to the Building Inspector for investigation. The minutes of the Police Commission meeting were read by Mayor Crane (copy on file) and the following action taken. Matte.. by Crane to raise the salaries of the Village Police Dept. to the following monthly salaries effective Sept. 1, 1961. Chief $200.00 Patrolman day $180.00 Sgt. 180.00 nite 160.00 relief115.00 start 50.00 6 mos. Clerk typist 1.50 hr. Seconded by Hodges. Mayor Crane presented the Council with some information regarding number of hours each officer is scheduled to work. Hr. Dale Pierce, 8160 Eastwood Dr., asked for permission to speak and received it. He stated that he didn't feel this raise was a fair and equitable one with regards to actual hours worked, and asked that further study be given this before any action is taken. Mayor Crane pointed out that this had been under study and advisement for several months and felt that this was the proper time for action. Upon call of the roll the following vote was taken: 4 aye. Christensen abstaining, When asked for the reason for abstaining Mr. Christensen stated that he does not feel there is enough data to really justify a vote at this time and also that he feels a striotly hourly wage would be a fairer solution to the problems in the pay schedule of the Police Dept. Mr. Christensen reported for the Public Works Dept. He stated that the gas lines was being put in the Village and that N.S.P. was committed to return disturbed streets, blvds., etc. to their orginal state. He also reported that the County and private (contracted) road repair work was progressing very well. The matter of Joodcrest drainage was referred back to the agenda meeting Sept. 5th, 1961. Motion by Hodges to send work order to the County Engineer to perform necessary work per specifications of the Engineers on Village skating rinks. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. 000125 -3- August 28th Council Meeting (con't) Mr. Skiba gave a report regarding a spot check of some of the homes in the Village, suspected of using Tillage water. without a meter.' A: one home it was quite obvious that water had been hastily disc onneced, moments before the inspection. Another home w as definetly hooked up to the Village water system and was using water without a meter, in direct violation of the ordinance. Skiba asked the Council how they would like to handle this matter. Mr. Blanchard stated that in his opinion there should be no doubt, about what_ course _to follow as the law was broken and that it was,poesible that another 20 or more people could be using the water iii then same manner, and `he further stated that in his opinion prosecution was the only course to take when dealing with a theif. Some of the other Council members felt that prosecution was not necesea Sect 9n ,z3of Ordinance #74 was read by the Attorney aid discussed at some length by Council members. Motion by Mayor Crane that the people admitting using Village water without a meter or those where there is evidence of using water without a,meter be required to pay an amount to be determined by the Village Clerk and the Water Superintendent, based on the normal use from April 1, 19611 Seconded by Christensen. 4 Ayes. Mr. James Cr. Schlichtman, President of the Mounds View Businessman Association read a letter to the members of the Village Council and presented the Village with a copy(on file) regarding their first social ebent and extending an invitation to all to attend. The meeting was recessed for ten minutes. Called to order at 10:55. The Engineer reported on the easement for Fairchild Ave. for., water Project 1961 -1. He stated that two residents refused to grant the easement required of 15 ft. Mr. Geo. Porter /980 Fairahild that he- would•'allawa maximum o 12.7 feet without condemnation providing the Village would,guarentee in writing to replace area as it was before water line installed. Several questions were raised regarding the need of the easement and the Engineer pointed out that 15 feet was the least the Village could go. Mr. Fred Rudulph, 8084 Fairchild Ave., stated that he could not sign for an easement without reimbursement as this would cue down his lot size to such an amount that he would only be able to subdivide into two lots instead of three he would get at the present time. Mr. Christensen stated that he felt the area would have to be dropped from the project as it would be a minimum of 30 days after condemnation before we could begin laying the water line and this would hold up the project. The Mayor informed those present that the entire post of condemnation could be assessed against the one street if the Council so desired. Motion by Blanchard to delete the Fairchild Ave. portion of t:ie 1961 -1 I later Project from the project and issue a change order on same. Seconded by Christensen. Mr. Ted Quien, 8045 Fairchild Ave. stated that he felt this would not be fair to those on this street who had petitioned for water. Upon call of the roll. 5 Ayes for approval. -4- August 28th Council Meeting (con +t) 0J0126 The Dngineer was instructed to write a letter to the Highway, Dept. regarding proposed Highway 10 and also regarding the proposal for interstate 35W. M otion by Crane to send work order to County to have Gloria Circle shaped, oiled and sanded. Seconded by Hodges. 5 ayes. The storm sewer conduit from Hiliview to Spring Lake was referred to the Sept. 5th agenda meeting for further study. Motion by Chrteteneen to approve change order on Deep Well #2 relating to pipe size and open hole size as recommended by Village Engineer. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. Motion by Blanchard to approve Est. #3 on deep well #2 for Layne Minnesota Co. in the amount of $9,594.72 and other bills presented. Seconded by Crane. 5 Ayes. Motion by Crane to approve building permit #87 -61 to concur with Building Inspectors recommendation. Seconded by Christensen. 5 Ayes. Mr. Robert Edmond, electrical inspector, stated that he had red tagged a home with sub standard wiring but felt that the house would be brought up to standard after talking with the owners. Mr. Malvin was excused at 11:15 P.M. The temporary office space in the utility building may be ready within two months, the Engineer reported. A Resolution regarding a modification of assessments was read. Motion by Crane to adopt Resolution #83. Seconded by Christensen. 4 Ayes. A Resolution approving the Statue which establishes that Ramsey County Municipal Officers Association and authorizes payment of dues was presented. Motion by Crane' to adopt Resolution. Seconded by Christensen. 4 Ayes. Malvin returned at 11:15. Motion by Christensen that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into an escrow agreement with the D.W. Hickey Co. for the Village of Mounds View. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes. Motion by Malvin to have the Civil Defense men assist the Police Department as needed on Labor Day week -end. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes. Motion by Blanchard to authorize purchase of Remington Electric typewriter for the Village office for the price of $135.00. Seconded by Christensen. 5 Ayes. Mdtien by Blanchard to approve licenses presented(list att.). Seconded by Christensen. 5 Ayes. -5- 000127 August Beth, 1961 Council meeting (con't) The Mayor announced that there would be a budget meeting on Sept. 5th, 1961. Motion by Crane to disband Industrial Developement Commission and have the Planning Commission take over those duties. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes. (7) Motion to adjourn by Malvin. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes. Aijourned at 11:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted by Lloyd J. Blanchard Village Clerk EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF M' UNDS VIEW, MINNP;SOTA Pursuant to due cell and notice thereof, a meeting of the Village Council of the Village of M unds View, Minnesota vas held at the A, ;r.01All in snid Village on the day of "'-"'u` 1961 at a ii, p.m. with the following members present: Crave, l 1-.nc,,. and the following members absent: Member. Crane inteoduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: A RESOWI'ION MODIFYING ASSN FOR WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT. MINAS, The Village Council has determined that certain assessments are to be modified or divided, NOW, TBEREFONE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the following list of modifications and divisions, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands meted therein and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 2. gush ammement shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of fifteen years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in January, 1961 and shall bear interest at the rote of 6 per cent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assesemant from the date of this resolution until December 31, 1961. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 3. The owner of any property to aaeaoaed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the Village Treasurer, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and he may, at any time thereafter. pay to the county treasurer the entire amount of the •4sr cH3rgnt in .ng �,:Fe.so with 'vx T }.ee Lea 51 a+,. which such 1.. nt is vatic 4. The Clerk .ball forthwith transmit a oertifisd duplicate of this modification end;divisien to the county auditor to he extended on the proper tax lists of the county, and such assessments shall be colleoped and paid over in the sap manner se Other municipal taxes. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ihffier rh. i c.i PrIcpn and upon a vote being taken, the following embers voted in favor thereof:, and the following members vole& against the same: P' rn_ vbereupsn said resolution eras declared passed and adopted. MATZ 0 NINNBDOTA CCRINrY OF RAM SEY vILME OF WOMB VIEW) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Village Of Mounds Vier, Minnesota, DO HERBY CiRTfl Y That I have carefully compared tha attached er_d 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 transcript thereof insofar es said minutes relate to a resolution modifying assessments for Water Main Improvement. WIT'1MS My band officially and the official seal of the Village this ai t:day of .1 yl ST 1961. (SEAL) 2121Pio L2atiTigtIL RIMI---L4U1E2E2 (A) E 1/2 of Lot 43 Knolluond Park (B) W 1/2 of Lot 43 Knollwacd Park (a) Lot 5, Block 9, Teolve Oakr ond Addition Sub,' to drainage omit; (1) 8 75 ft of Lot 51 Sprang Lake Park M.A. 34 22.94 Knoll tion Drvxsions M.A. 34 059.34 M.A. 35 01386.69 M.A. 34 55.23 M.A. 34 57.45 (2) En 75 ft 3 Lot 51 Spring Lake Part M.A. 34 66.32 Kno/lo Addition