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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1962/06/25PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY C'JINTY, MINNESOTA The regular meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor Crane at 8:00 P.M., June 25, 1962 at 2401 Highway #10. Present were: Mayor: Allan B. Crane Clerk: Lloyd J. Blanchard Trustees: Donald Hodges Perry Malvin John L. Sullivan 0J0083 Engineers Gary Erickson Attorney: Richard Meyers Admi Deputy Clerk Paul Boog Treasurer: Irene Edberg Public 'forks: Walter Skiba The Mayor opened the informal hearing called for the extension of KnollWood Drive from CoUnty Road "I" to Highway #10. The Engineer explained the reasons for the hearing and th8- tributed maps of the area, showing the proposed road. Although they had beeh invited to attend, the Spring Lake Park Village Council had no members in attendance. Mrs. Nels Moller stated that she was not in favor of this plan and would not be in favor of any road plan that took any part of her property. In view of these facts the Mayor, after conferring with the Council stated that there would be no portion of this plan in the Village limits of Spring Lake Park. The Mayor asked for comments from the residents of this area and they are as follows: 1. Mrs. Wille Have no use for this plan, is not in favor. 2. Mr. R. Duncan favors the idea, but would like to have the road abut his property. 3. Mr. A. Schott in favor of this plan. 4. Mr. Aleckson not in favor, no benefit. 5. Mr. J. Jirovec in favor only if lot on the west side of proposed road could be divided in two. 6. Mr. J. Haluptzok in favor. After considerable discussion, the Mayor thanked the residents for attending and expressing their views. The matter was then laid aside pending a report from the Planning Commission. Motion by Hodges to accept minutes of June 11, 1962 as presented. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes Mr. John Harris, 7850 Groveland Road requested the re- zoning of the property at that address to class R -3, so he could construct a 4 -plex. The Council expressed no objections and the following action was taken: Motion by Crane that application be referred to the Planning Commission Meeting of July 17, 1962 for study and recommendat3.on. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes -2- OJOOb4 fa cc -epT /frpeo ✓e. Motion by Malvin to set public hearing for the above mentioned matter on July 23, 1962 at 8:30 P.M, Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes Mb. Julian Johnson presented the final plat for Johnston Terrace Addition, Motion by Hodges to act g the final plat for John §on k Terrace, allowing the Clerk to sign and seal plat when the deed for Lot #12 is received by the Village. Seconded by Crane 5 Ayes Mr. Homer Fleming, 7945 Edgewood Drive requested a variance to the zoning ordinance fog garage set -back. Motion by Blanchard to waive zoning requirements and permit the garage to be constructed with a 22 foot set back. Variance will be a maximum of 8 feet. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes A representative of Gorco Garage Company requested a variance for a garage at the Ralph Peterson home at 2277 Knoll Live, Motion by Hodges to waive requirements of Zoning Oidinance and direct the Building Inspector to issue a permit for a garage on the present slab at that address. Variance is to be 5 feet on side yard set•-backl Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes Several residents from the area of Knollwood Motors on County Road H -2 stated that Mr, Lewis had riot begun to clean up the accumulation of trash around his bus lots The Attorney stated that action was being taken along several different routes and it is expected that this area will be cleaned up, w The matter of the surface of LaPort Drive was referred to John Sullivan. The preliminary report #2 for the Knollwood drainage problem was received from the Engineer and discussed. Two alternates were listed and Mr. Sullivan stated that he felt the cost was too high for the residents in that area to approve. The matter was referred to Mr. Sullivan for further study and recommendation. A petition for water service extension was presented by residents on the North end of Edgewood Drive and along LaPort Drive. Motion by Hodges to have Engineer prepare preliminary plans and specs and to set a Publc Hearing on July 23, 1962 at 9:00 P.M. at the Village Hall. Said plans to include area on petition and y also the newly platted Johnson Terrace Addition. Clerk to cause notices to be published and mailed as Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes Motion by Blanchard to order the improvement and extend water service on Eastwood Drive from Sherwood Road to County Road "J (Water Project 1962 -2) Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes 7n recommendation of the Attorney the adlrertising and receiving of bids on this project will be held until the LaPort, Edgewood hearing has been held. -3- The matter of the Haluptzok sub division was discussed and the following points were agreed upon by the Council: 1. Minimum street width to be 50 feet. 2. Minimum lot front footage to be 85 feet. The Attorney presented a proposed contract between the Village and the Midwest Planning Commission which was read and discussed. The contract was referred back to the Attorney for re- wording and will be presentee at the next Council Meeting. The Mayor announced tit Mr. Kenneth Ballenger, Civil Defense Director, for the Village was in the hospital due to a heart attack and was in serious condition. The Clerk was instructed to write a note and send it to Mrs. Ballenger expressing the Council's wishes for a speedy recovery to her husband. 000035 The matter of a road washout at Brighton Lane and County Road "H" was referred to Mr. Skiba for correction, Mr. Sullivan reported on• the work done on the Hillview drainage ditch and stated he would investigate further and report back to the Council before further action was taken. The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to the State Highway Department regarding the dangerous condition that exists due to the removal of the Irondale Inn at Highway #10 and County Road H -2. The Sahara Club and Mr. Skiba's home on Highway 8 across from the Rice Creek entrance to the Arms Plant also have some open pits and flimsy barricades at these sights. These sights constitute a menace' to people in the Village. The matter of the lack of a curb -stop on the Herbst project 1960 -3, at 1915 Bronson Drive was referred to the Engineer for study and a report at the next regular meeting, The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to the two home owners on St. Stephens Street, who have erected a fence on a drainage easement, to remove said fence so the Village may construct a drain through that area. Mr. Skiba reported that he had been unable to get the easements for the drainage system in the Pinewood Terrace area and the Attorney was instructed to see if he could get them. After reading a letter from the Attorney for Mr. Karl Dedolph,which refused the offsr of the Mounds View Council regarding the payment for the Utility Building. the Attorney recommended that the Council take no further action at this time. The Attorney reported that the County Commissioner,Engineer and Attorney's were still at work on the matter of blocking of the Judicial Ditch on the Don Voge property. The Attorney presented and read resolution regarding Police vacations. Motion by Sullivan to adopt Resolution #107, Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes -4- 000086 Motion by Crane to make one week vacation equal to monthly pay and two weeks equal to 16 monthly pay for Police Officers. Seconded by Blanchard. 4 Ayes. Malvin Naye. The Engineer presented copies of the Plans and Specs for Well #2 pump house and pump. This will be disdussed and acted upon at the next regular meeting. A letter from the Engineer regarding the drainage problem on Eastwood at the home of Mr. A. Treletad was presented. Mr. Sullivan expressed his disatisfaetion with the report and determined with the Engineer that the problem could be alleviated by the construction of an open ditch on the west side of the road. The matter was referred to Sullivan for action. The Engineer was instructed to bring the report on the total project cost for each water project to the Council as soon as possible. Motion by Blanchard to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Crane. (list attached) 5 Ayes Motion by Blanchard to approve licenses. (Mr. H. Ware license approved subject to receipt of proper application from Mr. H. Ware.) Seconded by Crane. 5 Ayes (list attached) Motion by Crane to grant special permit to Skyline Motel to park trailer in back of motel for a period not to exceed 90 days. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes The Clerk presented a meeting hall rental agreement form which the Council agreed to adopt. Motion by Malvin to adjourn. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes Meeting adjourned at 12:40 A.M. ResRectfully Submitted Lloy Blanchard Village Clerk Village of Mounds View