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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1962/05/14PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA The regular meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor Crane at 8:05 P.M. May 14, 1962 at 2401 Highway #10. Present were: Mayor: Allan B. Crane Clerk: Lloyd 3. Blanchard Trustees: Perry Malvin Donald Hodges John L. Sullivan Engineer: Attorney: Adml Deputy Clerk: Public Works Les Knutson Richard Meyers Paul E, Boog Walter Skiba Motion by Sullivan to accept minutes of April 23 meeting with corrected hear,ng date. (Page 1, Paragraph 6 Line 3) Date should be May 28. 1962. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes The Mayor read the Police report for April 1962 and it ,.s was placed on file, j The Mayor, as Village delegate to the North Suburban Sanitary Sewer District Board reported that the N.S.S.D. was now advertising fQ the sale of $450,000,00 in bonds. This money is to be used to pay engineering and legal fees, etc. Mayor Crane read a report from the district and it was placed on file. Motion by Hodges to appoint Mayor Crane as the Mounds View member of the Standing Legislative Commission of the Ramsey County League of Municipalities, Seconded by Sullivan 5 Ayes Motion by Crane to authorize Les Knutson to serve on the Ramsey County League of Municipalities Storm Sewer Study Commission, Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes Trustee Malvin reported that the Village of Spring Lake Park has agreed to the $2,000.00 increase in the budget of Lakeside Park for grounds improvement, A meeting of the Lakeside Park Commission will be held in the Mounds View Village Office May 22, 1962. The Attorney was instructed to prepare a new Ordinance dealing with junk cars, trash, rubbish and debris on private property and present it at the next regular meeting. 0d0061 �2• Several residents from Pinewood Drive appeared requesting immediate action on their street problem. Improper grading and drainage have created numerous large chuckholes, and present a'constant hazard to drivers and pedestrians alike. They were assured by the Council that the road would be repaired this spring and the ditches would be cleaned out. Motion by Crane to have Village Clerk write letters requesting a reduction of County Road I speed limit to 30 M.P.H. from Highway #B West to Jackson Drive. Letters to be directed to County Engineer, Ed Salverda, County Commissioner and Richard Jones, State Representative. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes (Letter to include mention of excessive truck traffic and longer braking distance required for said trucks and also the fact that the age of school children attending Pinewood School ranges from 5- to 12 years.) The Engineer was instructed to prepare a preliminary report on extending Jackson Drive through to County Road I. Mr. Sullivan was instructed to remind the County Engineer that "No Parking" signes were requested on the North side of County Road H -2 from Fairchild to Knollwood Drive. (County placed signs only on South side of road.) Mr. Henry Dyslin,5092 Brighton Lane, requested speed signs on Woodcrest Drive in the Twelve Oaks Area. He further requested a possible reduction in the present speed limit. Matter was referred to Police Commission for investigation and recommendation. Motion by Malvin to authorize Mayor and Clerk to endorse checks from Highway Department to Mr and Mrs. Rybak and the Village as the account for the Village has been settled. Seconded by Blanchard 5 Ayes Motion by Sullivan to grant variance in front footage requirements on a lot split at 8072 Long Lake Road for S W Construction, on condition they comply with the rules set out on the instruction sheet with the exception of channeling through the Planning Commission. Seconded by Malvin 5 Ayes Motion by Crane to have Engineer prepare preliminary report on the extension of water services to the following areas: 1. Spring Lake Park Road from S.T.H. #10 North to County Road "J 2. Groveland Road from Sherwood North to County Road "J 3. Eastwood from Sherwood Road North to County Road "J" 030062 Motion by Sullivan to purchase a kit for testing of Village water for the approximate price of $80.00. Seconded by Crane. 5 Ayes The matter of the purchase for a large pump for the Water Department was tabelled for further studyd Motion by Blanchard to adopt Resolution #103 and Resolution 104 regarding 35W plans. Seconded by Crane. 5 Ayes The Engineer was instructed to notify the N.S.S.D. of the acceptance of the 35W plans by the Village, and the possible affect of this action on sanitary sewer plans. The Engineer reported that Plans and Specs for Lakeside Park were out and bids would be opened May 21, 1962 at Spring Lake Park Village Office. Motion by Crane that the Building Inspector will issue no permits within 100 feet of 35W Right -of -Way fence without Council O.K. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes Motion by Crane to authorize final payment to D. W. Hickey Company in the amount of $5724.20 for the filtration equipment, subject to the final approval of the Engineer. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes Mr. Bergstrom of N.S.P. Gas Company will be requested to be .'present at the next agenda meeting May 24, 1962 ock at 4:00 P.M. 4. Long Lake Road from end of present main North to County Road J. 5. County Road J from Long Lake Road West to Spring Lake Park Road. Motion by Crane that a public hearing regarding this matter be set for 7:00 P.M. June 11, 1962. Seconded by Blanchard 4 Ayes Sullivan Naye A tentative date for the assessment hearings on water project 1961 is set for August 13, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. The Attorney was instructed to write Mr. Don Voge, advising him that he is operating a "Drag Strip" without a license and is in violation of \allege Ordinance #78, The Attorney advised that private parties can institute action against Mr. Voge because of the extension of the Drag Strip and its accompanying noise factor. The New Brighton Bulletin will publish a Public Notice of possible reassessment of property due to water in basements. _Said assessment will be made by the County Assessor's Office. Motion by Crane to order Plans 8 Specs from Engineer for 26' X'30' pump house for Well #2 with alternates on recording devise and brick siding. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes 0J0063 oak -4- OJ0064 Motion By Blanchard to have Engineer prepare preliminary plans for gas powered pump for Well #2 with connection to present system. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes A letter from the Engineer to C. W. Dedolph Construction regarding drain tile through parking area was read and placed on file. Motion by Crane to order detailed plans for improvement of Hillview Drive 200' West of Quincy to S.T.H. #8 from Engineer under State Aid System. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes The Attorney presented and read an amendment to Ordinance #67 regarding a Golf Driving Range. Motion by Sullivan to adopt Ordinance #91 Amending Ordinance #67. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes A Resolution regarding abatement of taxes on certain Village land was read. Motion by Blanchard to adopt Resolution 105. Seconded by Crane. 5 Ayes The Attorney stated that in his opinion no special use permit would be required for the trailer sales at County Road H -2 and Highway #10. The Attorney stated again that under the terms of our present Ordinance there could be no 3.2 license issued to Tom Thumb Supermarket at KncXlwood and County Road H -2. Motion by Blanchard to pay bills presented. (list attached) Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes Motion by Crane to accept the formula presented by the Fire Department. ($100.00 per spuare mile plus 21i mills on assessed valuation for the preceeding year.) to arrive at a fire contract commencing Janurary 1, 1963. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes Mr. Walter Johnson,7338 Fairchild Avenue, is the person hired by the Village but not named at the last regular meeting. A claim for payment of damages due to pumping at Well #2 was presented by Mr. Duane Hagen and referred to the Attorney and Insurance Company for action. An application for intoxicating liquor license was received from Mr. Anthony Donatelle, Mr. Donatelle and Mr. C. Larson are to appear at the next agenda meeting to discuss their plans for building. Motion by Crane to authorize Paul Boog, Deputy Clerk to attend League of Minnesota Municipal Conventionaat Grand Rapids, Minnesota, June 20, 21, 8 22 with an expense account not to exceed $75.00 Seconded by Blanchard 5 Ayes -5- 0J0065 Beginning next week,traffic will be restricted to local traffic only on Staring Park Road from Highway #10 to the lake as a county storm sewer improvement project is undertaken. Trustee, John Sullivan, Road Commies., is to look into a complaint of children digging dirt from boulevards and throwing it into the streets. Following a number of complaints registered against the William Lewis property, Attorney Meyers was authorized to write letters warning that "junk" busses and debris be cleaned up, that the practice of sweeping out busses on the street be discontinued and that faulty equipment be fixed up. If the situations are not remedied, neighbors say they are ready to sign complaints to bring the matter to Justice Court. Attorney Meyers was also instructed to inform the owner of property being used for the dumping and burning of combustibles that the practice must be discontinued and the area filled in within two weeks. Trustee, Perry Malvin, health and welfare commissioner, to meet with Mr; Henry Dyslin to follow up on a complaint of coming into the Twelve Oaks area. Motion by Malvin to adjourn. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes Meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted et Lloyd J. Blanchard Village Clerk is rats