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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1962/05/28PROCEEDINGS 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 8110 P.M. May 28, 1962 at 2401 Highway #101 Present were: Mayor: Allan B. Crane Clerk: Lloyd J. Blanchard Trustees: Perry Malvin Donald Hodges John L. Sullivan Engineer: Les Knutson Attorney: Richard Meyers Adm. Deputy Clerk: Paul E. Boog Public Works Walter Skiba The Mayor re- opened the Public Hearing on the proposed thoroughfare plan for Woodale Drive recessed from April 23, 1962. After stating the purpose of the hearing the Mayor asked is there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against this plan. There were no answers. Motion by Blanchard to adopt the thoroughfare plan as presented for Woodale Drive from Long Lake Road to Eastwood Road. Seconded by Sullivan 5 Ayes The Building Inspector was instructed to issue no building permits and to require proper set -backs from this proposed road in the future. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion by Sullivan to accept minutes of May 14, 1962 as presented. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes Mayor Crane presented the Police Commission Report and it was placed on file. Motion by Crane to send work order to County to install 30 M.P.H. speed signs, on South side of Woodcrest Drive between Longview Drive and Red Oak Drive and North side of Woodcrest Drive West of Long Lake Road. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes An excerpt from the St. Paul Pioneer Press was read by the Mayor regarding possible county -wide Civil Defense set -up. The Mayor was instructed to contact Mr. Ed Salverda, County Commissioner, stating that this Village would be in favor of discussing this type of arrangement. The Deputy Clerk, Paul Boog, is to arrange a meeting with all, or part of the Councils of New Brighton, Arden Hills, and Mounds View regarding possible joint municipal court venture. -2- The Mayor introduced Mr. John Berends, Entomologist, 0 J 0 070 Minnesota Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry. Mr. Berends was requested to give some information on the Canker Norm infestation. His report, along with several questions and answers from those present is attached. Mr. Berends was thanked by those present for the information he gave. Mr. Hodges, gave the report from the Parks and Playgrounds Commission. Motion by Sullivan that the cost of tractor repairs be shared between the Park Commission and the Road and Bridge Fund on this basis; 25% repairs charged to Road and Bridge Fund 75% to Parks and Playgrounds Commission. Motion by Crane to concur with Parks and Playgrounds Commiss- ion and to send order to N.S.P. to install street light at the corner of Jackson Drive and Lambert Drive. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes Mr. Malvin reported on a preliminary investigation that he was unable to determine where the rats in the Twelve Oaks area were coming from, but that a further investigation is planned. Mr. Malvin reported that the Lakeside Park Commission had accepted the low bid of Walbon Excavating Company in the amount of $4,250.00 for the sight work at Lakeside Park. The summer program for the Park will get underway on June 18, with pre registration on the 11 -12 -13 of June. Mr. Jim Haugen was hired as Director of the park activities for the second year. Trustee, Sullivan reported that the road work was being held up due to the rainy weather, but the County will begin as soon as possible on scheduled road work. Mr. Ralph Hanggi, 2475 Woodale Drive requested a building permit for a garage. After much discussion and searching of rules and ordinances the building inspector was authorized to issue requested permit. Motion by Blanchard to authorize a variance on side yard set back requirements to Mr. Ellsworth Johnson, 2278 Lois Drive. Variance to allow proposed garage to be within five feet of side lot line, Seconded by Hodges. Blanchard 8. Hodges, Aye Crane, Malvin, 8 Sullivan Nay Motion Lost. The building inspector is to notify Mr. Johnson of this action and recommend a smaller garage or re- application through the Planning Commission. The Engineer presented the preliminary report for water project 1962 -2 for study by the Council (on file in Village Office.) The matter of the ditch in the Long Lake Woodcrest Drive, Irondale Road area was referred to the Engineer to confer with V Ramsey County Engineer regarding this. The Engineer presented a preliminary storm sewer report for (3 theKnollwood Drive from County Road H -2 to Woodale Drive Th e' Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Ben Falk regarding a possible easement through his property for drainage and the Engineer was instructed to prepare an alternate drainage system possibly of just open' ditch type. After some discussion the Public Works Department was authorized to seed boulevards in the Village that were disturbed through water or gas projects. An Ordinance regarding storing of junk vehicles was presented and read by the Attorney. Motion by Malvin to adopt Ordinance 92. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes The Public Works Department was directed to purchase and install "Slow Children Playing' signs between Sherwood Road and County Road on Groveland Road. Motion by Crane that the Village accept the water utility Building as completed and pay balance owing on contract of $10,138.15 to Karl Dedolph Company on condition that he sign a release, releasing the Village of all liability under the contract. The Village Attorney to execute Seconded by Hodges. 4 Ayes Malvin Naye An Ordinance regarding licensing of sewage carriers was presented and read by the Attorney. Motion by Hodges to accept Ordinance 93. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes A resolution modifying water assessments was presented by the Attorney. Motion by Blanchard to adopt Resolution 106. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes The Attorney reported that the claim for water damage by Duane Hagen was in the hands of the previous liability insurance carrier. Motion by Blanchard to approve licenses submitted. (list attached) Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes Motion by Blanchard to pay bills submitted with the exception of one from Midwest Planners Check 939. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes Mr. Sullivan was directed to arrange a meeting with Mr, Howard Dahlgren, Mr. Milt Stole, Mr. Richard Meyers, and himself to discuss the claim presented by Mr. Dahlgren. Motion by Sullivan to purchase 1 set of statute books, 1961 edition, for Village use. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes. The next agenda meeting will be on June 7, 1962 at 4 :00 P.M. Motion by Malvin to adjourn. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes Meeting adjourned at 12:05 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Vil'age Jerk