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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1963/02/11Name Mr. Neal Mr. Halgren Mr. L. Peterson Mr. H. Johnson Mr. S. Fisher PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Present Were: Mayor: Clerk: Trustees: Also Present: Engineer: Attorney: Public Works: Adm. Deputy Clerk: Treasurer: Address 8380 Groveland Road 8419 Groveland Road 8334 Groveland Road 8335 Groveland Road 8270 Groveland Road Allan B. Crane Lloyd J. Blanchard Donald Hodges Perry Malvin John L. Sullivan Les Knutson Richard Meyers Walter Skiba Paul E. Boog Irene Edberg Objections 0J0016 The regular meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor Crane at 8:00 P.M., February 11, 1963 at 2401 Highway 10. Motion by Malvin to accept minutes of January 28, 1963 as presented. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes. The matter of the proposed water extension in the Groveland Road, Sherwood Road area was brought up and the following people wished to express objections to the project. The Mayor informed these residents that the proper time for these objections was at the public hearing on January 28, 1963, but allowed them to state their views. No need Assessment would be excessive After a brief explanation of charging costs because of a smaller assessable area the following action was taken: Motion by Blanchard to extend the water main on Groveland Road North 155 feet and to have the Engineer prepare the final plans and specifications. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. The Attorney advised the Council that this project must commence within 6 months from this date or another hearing would have to be held. (put notice on calendar pad) A citizen interested in purchasing a parcel of land in the Village asked the Councils opinion on the possibility of allowing a three car garage on the property and further the possibility of using one stall of this garage as a welding shop for repair and construction of boat trailers. This was discussed at some length by the Council and interested citizens. The Attorney advised that an advisory hearing could be held and a special use permit could be required. The applicant was advised to have the present owner of the property request a public hearing on the matter and to fill out the proper forms for public hearing including an abstract uf land owners within 250 feet. -2- Motion by Sullivan, conditioned on the Council's receQ0017 of an application with fee, for variance and an advisory hearing will be set regarding garage size and usage. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes. Motion by Sullivan to appreve final plot plan for Gustafson's 2nd Addition and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes. Mr. Gustafson was advised that the Village required 5 copies of plot: plans for their files. Mr. Charles Jackson, Civil Defense Director, infomed the Council that 34 people attended the First Aid Class held on Thursday night in the Village hall at 7:30 P.M. and that more were expected at the next regular meeting. The Civil Defense Department requested a legal size typewriter for their use. Motion by Crane to refer the request for a typewriter to the Village Clerk's Office. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes. Mayor Crane read the police report for January 1963 and it was placed on file. The Police department arranged a tour of Ramsey County Police Facilities and invited the Police Commission and the Council to attend March 2, 1963. The Clerk's Office was instructed to send out reminders to those invited prior to March 2. The Clerk's Office was instructed to contact the papers regarding publishing the cut off date for water book -mp without penality. Motion by Crane to set March 1, 1963 as date water is available on all section of projects 1962 -2 and 1962 -3. This will make September 1, 1963 the date on which all abutting homes must have water connections made to avoid late hookup penalty. Seconded by Blar ;h -are?. 5 Ayes. Motion by Hodges to hire the following people as warming house attendants at $1.00 per hour. Byron L. Anderson Larry Dawson Jim Peterson Carl Simon James Anderson Florence Peterson Walfrid Johnson Steve Erickson Ken Wilken Gary Lofquist Marlin Erickson Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. The Recreation Committee requested that all complaints regarding their department be forwarded to them before airing at a Council V.eting. P.a.. Hodges reported that the Recreation Committee wished to put a floor and heaiei ii1 the garage thy could have equipment repaired there. This was referred to the Public Works Superintendent and Mr. Malvin for study and recommendation. -3- 0J0018 Motion by Crane that the Recreation Committee be allowed to advertise for and hire their own employees, with Councils approval, and that after such employee or employees are hired, the Public Works employees will no longer do park work without direction of the Council. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes. The matter of an open cesspool in the Twelve Oaks area was referred to the Police Department for immediate action. The Clerk was instructed to notify the Ramsey County Engineer to post the load limit signs on sr about March 15, 1963. The Planning Commission will be requested to do a layout of the Village Hall area. The Engineer's Office will be available for their assistance if requested. Motion by Crane to appoint Jim Schlichtmann, 2475 Clearview as weed inspector for 1963. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. Mr. Schlichtmann stated that he will be able to attend the regular school for this position. The Attorney presented a resolution naming Mr. Malvin as Village Representative on the North Suburban Sanitary Sewer Board. Motion by Blanchard to adopt Resolution 1161 Seconded by Sullivan. Three Ayes. Hodges, Crane Naye. The Engineer presented several letters for the Councils information. 1, Letter to the State Health Department regarding areation sewage plant. Mr. Knutson stated that the Health Department via a telephone conversation; that he was instructed to obtain a letter regarding this matter. 2. A letter to Gopher Electric regarding wiring and other work. 3. Letter to Spring Lake Park Fire Department regarding hydrant av Highway 10 and Groveland Road. 4. A letter regarding Kuszler lot on Eastwood Road. (copies of all letters on file) Motion by Blanchard that a letter be sent from the Clerk's Office to Mrs. Kuszler stating that her lot could be split therefore, no reduction in assessment will be considered at this time. A map showing how the lot could be split to be enclosed in the letter. Seconded by Crane. 5 Ayes. The Engineer presented an approximate appraisal of Village owned land for the annual financial report. (on file) Motion by Malvin to have the Engineer prepare the assessment rolls on water project 1962 -2 and 1962 -3. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes. Motion by Blanchard to approve solicitor license for Mr. Charles Miller in behalf of a local scout troop for selling electric light bulbs house to house with no fee required. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes. The Attorney reported that due to recent change in policy the Villages would now handle non support cases in Justice Court. The Attorney presented a resolution abating certain :.ssessments. Motion by Hodges to adopt Resolution 1171 Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes. 010019 The Attorney was directed to prepare a deed conveying all Mounds View Tcwnship property to the Village. The Attorney informed the Council that he was also trying to get a copy of the Lakeside Park deed for Village recrods. A memo from the Attorney regarding the duties of the Village Fire Marshall was read and discussed. The Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordinance covering these duties. The Attorney was instructed to prepare a rider to the N.S.P. Street Lighting Contract covering all additional lights. After some discussion regarding the Monn Distributing Company on County Road I and Adams the following action was taken: Motion by Crane that the Building Inspector inform Monn Distributing Company that the suggested machinery conforms with the zoning ordinance and building code and to point out section 6.3 -1 2 and 661 6 A &B of the zoning ordinance. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes. The Attorney presented a contract for a Planner and the following action was taken: Motion by Crane to approve the contract and forward it to the Midwest Planners for their signature. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes. The Attorney informed the Council that the Knoll -Lois Drive walk -thru had never been conveyed to the Vi114ge by deed. Motion by Blanchard to pay Mr. Skibas dues to American Water Works Association for 1963. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes. Motion by Blanchard to approve license application of Stuart Construction Company for general contracting. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. Motion by Blanchard to raise pay of Deputy Clerk Boog from $500.00 to $550.00 per month. and Clerk- typist La Casse from $1.50 to $1.75 per hour effective February 11, 1963. Seconded by Crane. 5 Ayes. Motion by Sullivan to raise pay of Walter Johnson from $30.00 to $85.00 per week and Walter Skiba from $5,500 to $5,700 per year effective February 11, 1963. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes The matter of the two buildings being a hazard in Mounds View because of their being partially moved was disucssed and the Police Department was instructed to issue tickets immediate) under the public nuisance ordinance. (MeadowProok Sahara Motion by Blanchard to pay bids presented. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. The Clerk'3 Office was directed to prepare a list of all Committee members and the date of expiration of their appointment for the Counci. -4 -5- 010020 Motion by Crane to concur with the Building Inspectors recommendation and approve a secondary building permit for a tool shed for Earl F. Meyer, 2264 Lois Drive. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes. Motion by Hodges to accept resignation of Ken Simonson as member of the Recreation Committee and have Clerk's Office write a letter of thanks for his years of service to the Village. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes. Motion by Blanchard to adjour. Seconded by Hodges. 5 Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 11.35 P.M. Respectfully submitted Lloyd J. Blanchard Village Clerk