HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1962/09/10PROCEEDINGS 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. September 10, 1962 at
2401 Highway #10.
Present were:
Mayor:
Clerk:
Trustees:
Allan B. Crane
Lloyd J. Blanchard
Donald Hodges
Perry Malvin
John L. Sullivan
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Also Present:
Attorney: Richard Meyers
Engineer: Les Knutson
Adm. Deputy Clerk: Paul E4 Boog
Treasurer: Irene Edberg
Public Works Walter Skiba
The Mayor called three times for further bids on water projects
1962 -2 and 1962 -3. There being no answer he declared the bids
closed and directed the Clerk to open the bids and the Engineer
read them. (See attached sheet)
The Mayor asked if anyone present had submitted a bid that
was not read. No one present so indicated. Motion by Blanchard
to refer the bids to the Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes
Motion by Hodges to adopt assessment roll for water projects
1961 -1 and 1962 -1 as presented by Engineer. Seconded by Sullivan.5 Ayes
The Clerk was instructed to have notice published stating action
taken and informing residents that they have until October 10, 1962
to pre -pay this assessment without interest.
Motion by Hodges to accept minutes of August 27 meeting as
presented. Seconded by Crane. 5 Ayes.
Several residents appeared requesting the Village Council to
push harder for the cleanup of the Lewis Bus Company on County
Road H -2.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis after advise from Judge Bell, requested
a 60 -day extension of time to clean up this area.
Motion by Malvin to grant an extension of 30 days to complete
the cleanup project, including the rubbish and debris in the back
of the lot,extension to expire on October 10, 1962.
Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes.
The Attorney pointed out to Mr. Lewis that as a non conforming
use, his business can not expand past the present 25 buses he is
presently operating and that if he cuts this number down he can not
raise it at a later date.
The Clerk was instructed to notify the Judges and the Police
Department of this action.
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Motion by Sullivan to direct the Police Department to returnO J O 1 2 6
a confiscated weapon to its owner, Mr. Gayle Blesi, 416 Sanburnal Avenue.
Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes
The Clerk was instructed to notify the Police Department of this
action.
A number of residents appeared regarding the drainage problem
at Groveland Road and Bronson Drive.
The Engineer presented a report on this project to the Council
(on file) and explained what needed to be done.
Motion by Blanchard to urlertake the Groveland- Bronson Storm
Sewer Project, directing the Attorney to obtain necessary easements
and the Engineer to receive informal bids. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes
Mr. James Haluptzok appeared with the final plat for Haluptzok
Terrace requesting Council action.
Motion by Sullivan to approve final plat plan for Haluptzok's
Terrace and directing the Clerk to affix the Village seal over his
signature on said plat plan. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes
Mr. Haluptzok requested that water, storm sewer and street
projects be started in this area, with the assessment for said
improvement going against individual lots, with work to commence in 1963.
Motion by Crane to have the Engineer prepare preliminary plans
for street improvement, water and storm sewer in Haluptzok's Terrace.
Said work to commence with the 1963 construction season.
Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes.
The Mayor read the Police report for August 1962 and it was
placed on file.
The Mayor read a letter of resignation from Patrolman Ralph
Slifer. Motion by Crane that the resignation of Patrolman Slifer
be accepted with deep regret by the Council. Seconded by Blanchard.
5 Ayes.
The Clerk was directed to send a letter to Mr. Slifer notifying
him of action taken and expressing the gratitude of the Village for
seven years of public service as an officer on our Police Force.
Motion by Crane to hire Mr. David T. Davis as night patrolman
at a salary of $50.00 per month for a six month probationary
period. Seconded by Malvin.
Mr. Davis' qualifications and his position on the Police
eligibility roster were studied and discussed.
Roll call on this motion. 5 Ayes.
The Clerk was. instructed to notify Mr. Davis of his appointment.
Copy of letter to Police Commission and Chief of Police.
The Mayor read an announcement of a regional meeting of the
League of Minn. Municipalities on October 3 at White Bear Lake.
Motion by Blanchard to reserve space for seven delegates to
said meeting. Village to pay expenses incurred. Seconded by Malvin.SAyes
A letter regarding the Governor's conference on Youth Traffic
Safety on September 17, 1962 at the St. Paul Campus, University of
Minnesota, was read by the Mayor.
Motion by Crane to have the Chief of Police select one or two
delegates from the Public Safety Department to attend said conference
and represent the Village. Village to pay expenses incurred.
Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes.
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The Inspector will notify the Council of action taken and
results of action at next Council meeting.
The owner of the firewgutted buildings on Irondale Road has
informed the building inspector that 13 will remove them.
The Engineer stated that after tabulation of bids he recommends
the acceptance of the bid of Montgomery Construction Company,
M otion by Blanchard to concur with Engineer's recommendation and
accept the low bid of the Montgomery Construetion Company, St, Croix
Falls, Wisconsin in the amount of $17,443,00 for Project 1962 ®2 and
$27,333.20 for Project 1962 -3. Seconded by Hor ,:s. 5 Ayes.
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A letter from the Fiscal Agents for the North Suburban Sewer
District regarding a resolution for application for Federal Funds
was read and discussed.
Motion by Malvin to adopt Resolution 112... Seconded by
Blanchard. 5 Ayes.
Mr. Hodges stated that the proposed budget for the Youth
Activities Committee is $150,006
Mr. Malvin reported that Spring Lake would be re- stocked this
fall and again next spring according to Mr. Ed. Salverda, County
Commission.
Mr. Sullivan reported the following:
1. Sodding on Gloria Circle and St. Stephens completed.
2. The Walk -thru between Quincy and Ericksen near the
Pinewood School is being posted to eliminate motor traffic,
3. The Parking Lot and Edgewood Drive complete except for
final sand and oil treatment.
4. Edgewood Drive from .County Road H -2 south will be posted
"Slow School" or something similar.
The Building inspector presented preliminary plans for the
"Oasis" a night elub and motel combination being proposed by Mr,
Andrew Simon. These were found to be incomplete and the plans will be
returned to Mr. Simon for corrections,
Motion by Crane to waive requirewentof zoning Ordinance and
allow a 9 2" side yard set back for Mr. Douglas Ingram, 2292 Lois Dr,
Seconded by Hodges, 5 Ayes,
Motion by Malvin to waive requirements of zoning ordinance and
allow a 4 projection to the front of home of Warren Hertenstein,
2102 Hillview Road, Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes,
Mr. Piehowski requested advice on what action he should take
regarding a blacktop driveway at 2236 Oakwood Drive.
The attorney advised that 10 days after a letter to the
contractor, if no answer is reeeived, then a Council action should
be started.
The Council was informed that the Contractor had no permit
and no license to operate in the Village.
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Lloyd J. Blanchard
Village Clerk
licitor License Approv J: Glen Lindstrom 37 Center Road
Rawleigh Products
The matter for reassessing corner lots after sub division wa :�U
brought up and discussed at some length.
The Attorney was instrcted to draw up an ammendment to the
water ordinance permitting this reassessing.
Motion by Blanchard to set Public Hearing on assessing the
Clint's addition street and storm sewer project on October 8, 1962
at 8:00 P.MM Seconded by Crane. 5 Ayes.
The Engineer presented a proposal from the Dunkley Surfacing
Company for improvement of Woodlawn from County Road I to Hillview.
(on file)
M otion by Sullivan to authorize the Engineer to insturct the
Dunkley Surfacing Company to scarify and oil Woodlawn Drive from
County Road I to Hillview Road4 Seconded by Crane. 5 Ayes.
The Engineer presented a plan for the drainage problem on
Eastwood Road near Highway #10+
Motion by Blanchard to table the Eastwood drainage project.
Seconded by Crane. 5 Ayes.
Mr. Sullivan will inform residents on said property of action
taken and attempt to find another solution,
Motion by Crane to accept the final plans from Engineer for
the Hillview Road improvement project under the state aid system, and
instruct the Engineer to obtain State approval of plans as soon
as possible. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes.
Motion by Crane to have the Engineer prepare final plans to
improve Knollwood Drive from County Road H -2 to County Road H under
the state -aid system, eliminating the J +ablized base and blade mix
from plans. Seconded by Blanchard, 5 Ayes.
Motion by Crane to have the Engineer prepare final plans for
Sanitary Sewer, storm sewer, and replacement of street,
Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes,
Motion by Blanchard to pay bills submitted, (list attached)
Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes
Motion by Sullivan to approve license application submitted.
(list attahced) Seconded by Blanchard 5 Ayes
Motion by Sullivan to transfer $8,000,00 from General Fund to
Road and Bridge Fund. Seconded by Crane, 5 Ayes,
Motion by Sullivan to pay dues for Mr, Skiba to the American
Water Works Association, Seconded by Crane, 5 Ayes.
Motion by Blanchard to adjourn Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes,
Meeting Adjourned at 12 :20 P,M,
Respectfully submitted