HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1961/09/25PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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The regular meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called
to order by Mayor Crane at 8:05 P.M., September 25th, 1961 at the Red
Oak School, Sherwood Rd. and Red Oak Dr, Minneapolis, Minn.
Present Were:
Mayor: Allan Crane
Clerk: Lloyd J. Blanchard
Trustees: Perry Malvin
Donald Hodges
Melford Christensen
Engineer: Gary Erickson
Attorney: Meyers
Ad.Dep.Clk: Paul Boog
Pub. Works: Walter Skiba
The Mayor called for further bids for the Woodcrest Drainage Projec'.,
There being none, he declared the bids closed and directed the clerk to
open bids received.
The clerk opened the bids and Mr. Erickson read them as follows:
NAME SECURITY LUMP SUM FINISHING TIME
1. Elk River Concrete $125.00 $2139.30 5 days
650 Builders Ex. cert.
Minneapolis, Minn. check
2. North Star Concrete $110.00 $2,152.50 1'day
1401 N.E. Arthur cert.
Minneapolis, Minn. check
Mr. Christensen stated that as the county was
the Lambert Park Y presently at work on
project, time could be very important in the acceptance
or rejection of bids on this project.
Motion by Christensen to accept low bid of Elk River Concrete Co.
in the amount of $2,139..30 for the furnishing of conduit on the Woodcrest
Drainage Project. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes.
Motion by Malvin to accept minutes of September llth, 1961 as
presented. Seconded by Hodges. 3 Ayes.
Crane and Christensen abstained as they were not present at this
meeting.
The Police Commission report of their September 14th, 1961
meeting was read and place on file.'
Motion by Crane to have Attorney draw up a firearms ord °^.z.n ^ci.
Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes.
Motion by Crane to install stop sign at intersection of County
Rd. I and Spring Lake Park Road. Seconded by Christensen. 5 Ayes.
Items #3 #4 and #5 of Police report referred to Mel Christensen
for recommendation.
Motion by Crane that an add as follows "Mounds View Police
Commission will accept application for part time night or day patrolman.
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Applications must be in Clerk's office by 4 :00 p.m6.0ctober 6, 1961.
Applicant must be 25 years old or older and must pass physical, written
and oral examination. Mounds View residents will have preference for
employment." Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes.
Ad to be placed in both local papers and both metropolitan
papers.
Mr. Christensen stated that he had discussed several road problems
recently with the County Engineer and made several recommendations
regarding roads.
Motion by Christensen to send work order to County:
Edgewood Road from Co. Rd.I to Hiway 10 oil and sand
Greenfield from CoS Rd. I South 5 lots oil and sand
Eastwood Rds from Co. Rd1 J. to highway #10 oil and sand
Seconded by Cranes 5 Ayes.
Mr. Skiba reported that hydrants were being checked and flushing
of lines is taking places He also reported that the Fire Underwriters
have been in the Village to examine the water system. Their approval
of this system can possibly mean up to 30% savings on insurance rates in
the Village. He further reported that an unlicensed plumber was
reported in the Village and was being sought for various reasons.
Mr.. Howard Thorsen, of Dailey Const. Co. presented plans for the
new Irondale Inn on Highway #10 and requested Council approval.
Considerable discussion was held regarding the parking area and
it was determined that this area was adequate.
Motion by Crane to approve plans and instruct building inspector
to issue permit subject to the building inspector's approval of structure.
Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes.
The Engineer reported on proposed street improvement in Clints
Addition. Copy of letter and proposal on file. Matter referred to
next agenda meeting.
The matter of easements on Fairchild Ave. was brought up. Mr.
Vern Sinderson, 8046 Fairchild Ave.., presented easements from all but
two of the property owners on the west side of Fairchild and assured the
Council that one more was on its way to them from Mr. Daniels, who was
in New York at the present time.
Mr. Hodge stated that Mr. Porter would not give an easement
without payment.
The Attorney discussed award and settlements for easements of
which he was cognizant.
Motion by Blanchard to place Fairchild Ave. from Highway #10
to Sherwood Rd. back on the 1961 -1 Water Project. Seconded by Hodges.
5 Ayes.
A resolution tocondemn the Porter property on Fairchild Ave. for
a 15ft. easement was presented.
Motion by Blanchard to adopt resolution. Seconded by Malvin.
5 Ayes.
The Council instructed the Attorney to negotiate for the Porter
oroperty and to contact Mr. Christensen if agreeable price is reached.
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The Engineer presented estimates and bills to the Council for
work on various Village projects. Motion by Christensen to pay
estimates and other bills presented. list att.) Seconded by Crane.
5 Ayes.
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Letters to Village Engineer and answers by them to D.W. Hickey
Co. regarding structural details of filtration plant were placed on'file.
Meeting was recessed for five minutes.
Called to order by Mayor Crane 9:25 p.m.
A resolution regarding mail delivery to 2401 State Trunk Highway
#10 was discussed. Resolution requests that Regional office allow
delivery to that address from St. Paul Post Office.
Motion by Crane to adopt resolution. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes.
A letter from a Mr. Bill Mac Laren(Sahara Club) was read and a
resolution for correction of erroneous assessment was read.
Motion by Crane to adopt resolution. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes.
The Attorney reported that the New Brighton Bank could not handle
the escrow agreement for the Village.
Motion by Crane to set up with the Marquette National Bank of
Minneapolis the escrow agreement with the Turbomatic Co. Seconded by
Hodges. 5 Ayes.
The matter ofeasement for Hillview Rd. was referred to the agenda
A letter from the Ramsey Co. Municipal. Officers Association was
place on file.
Motion by Crane to reserve five places at the Osseo Meeting of
the R.C.N.O.A. on October 3rd, 1961 for the Council. Seconded by
Blanchard. 5 Ayes.
Mr. Crane real a few prices received on printing of building
code and subdivision regulations. These were referred to agenda meeting.
Motion by Blanchard to approve license applications submitted.
(list att.) Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes.
A letter from Mr. Wally Groberg was read and placed on file.
Mr. Crane stated that this subject (swamp and drainage in Bronson area
of Pinewood) was brought up at least eight times before and that the
Engineer had made recommendations.
Mr. Christensen stated that he felt the lowering of Bronson Drive
was partially responsible for this problem and suggested possible raising
of this grade.
The clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Groberg that the Village
is unable to meet the deadline date set in his letter.
The subject will be discussed at next agenda meeting.
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The budget for 1962 was presented and totaled $80,234.50. This
represents a'Mill rate increase of from 3 to 5. mills. The County will
collect for the Village approximately $55,000.00.
Milt Stole, Chairman of the Planning Commission read the planning
commission minutes and the following action was taken:
#1. A registered letter to Mr. Groberg regarding rezoning
of Pinewood property, stating he must comply with the Ordinance
before any Council action can be taken. Letter will include
also a notice that the building inspector must okay the
building before the Council will consider this matter.
#2. The Clerk was also instructed to send a letter to Mr. Owens
advising him of our action and warn him of a possible violation
of Ordinance if he occupies building before it is rezoned.
Both letters to be sent registered mail.
A letter regarding proposed park area at Highways #8 and #10
will be sent to Mr. Richard Jones, State Representative.
A citizen brought up the lack of Civil Defense education and
information to the Village.
This was discussed at some length by Mr. Ballenger Civil Defense
Director and others present.
Motion by Malvin to adjourn. Seconded by Christensen. 5 Ayes.
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Lloyd J. Blanchard
Village Clerk
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