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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1963/04/220d0043 The regular meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor Crane at 8:00 P.M., April 22, 1963, at 2401 Highway 10. Present Were: Mayor: Clerk: Trustee: PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Also Present: Engineer: Attorney: Public Works: Adm. Deputy Clerk: Allan B. Crane Lloyd J. Blanchard Perry Malvin John L. Sullivan Shelly Boehm Richard Meyers Walter Skiba Paul Boog Meeting called to order by Mayor Crane 8:00 P.M. Assessment hearing for water projects 1962 -2 and 1962 -3 opened by Mayor Crane. Hodges entered at 8:05 P.M. The Engineer presented copies of the figures used in determining the cost of the project and explained the reasons for the various costs for 1962 -2. Front footage $2.67, Service Connection $108.63 Total project cost was 19,737.84. The Clerk was instructed to notify the County Auditor, upon submission of the assessment role, of the change in assessment figures which now show total amount due. The Mayor called three times for objections to the assessment. There were no objectors. The portion of the hearing regarding project 1962 -2 was closed by the Mayor. Motion by Hodges to adopt the assessment roll for water x project 1962 -2 As presented. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes. The Attorney explained the prepayment privileges and stated that the 30 day period would end on May 23, 1963. The Engineer explained the costs of the 1962 -3 project stating that the higher cost was due in the most part to the water problems encountered by the contractor. Front foot cost $4.26, Service Connection 130.91. Total project cost was $32,783.98. Mr. George Jackson, 8300 Highway 8, stated that he felt the cost to him was quite excessive and requested a reduction in asseesed footage. His land is unplatted farm land and there were no connection' lines to his property. After much discussion, the Council determined that the land would probably be developed along the lines of the property across from his and therefore decided to adjust his assessable frontage to 200 feet. The Attorney was instructed to prepare an agreement for Mr. Jackson to sign. Said agreement to be to the effect that property would only be subdivided as property across from it. The Mayor called three times for objectors to the assessment There were no objectors. The Mayor closed the hearing. -2- Motion by Crane to adopt the assessment role for watexJ 1962 -3 as corrected. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. The 30 day prepayment period will end May 23, 1963. The Mayor noted the following corrections for the minutes of Appil 8, 1963: Page 2 Paragraph 3 will read: The Mayor stated that our representative to the NSSSD Board was late at two recent meetings. On February 26 he appeared at 9:05 P.M. and on March 26 he appeared at 9:00 P.M. Both meetings were called for 7 :30 P.M. Paragrpah #9, Line #7 should read: The Mounds View members of the Lakeside Park Commission feel this would not be fair and equitable, Motion by Sullivan to approve minutes of April 28, 1963 as corrected. Seconded by Hodges, Motion by Sullivan to approve minutes of A�Sril 15, 1963 (Special Meeting) as presented, Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. 5 Ayes. Mr. Jack Bell requested that the Council seriously try to set up a Municipal Court in Mounds View either as a joint Municipal Court __or alone if necessary. Mr. Blanchard and Mr. Sullivan were appointed to figure out cost estimates for Council study and to contact the New Brighton Council for passible joint court. Mr. James :oinicken, 7200 Knollwood Drive requested a special permit to allow his unlicensed cars to remain on his property. The Police Department will investigate this and no action will be taken until after the next regular meeting. Mr. D. R. Mueller requested approval of a preliminary plat for subdivision. After much discussion the following action was taken: Motion by Blanchard to approve preliminary plat for D. R. Mueller subject to dedication of 30feet along the South side for the North �Z of Woodale Driver from Fairchild to Red Oak Drive and for the extension of Longview dedication to South end of sub division. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. Mr. D.R.Mueller requested streets(Red Oak. and Longview) water service and storm sewer on this sub division. The Engineer was instructed to prepare preliminary report on these requests. The Civil Defense Director, Mr. Jackson, requested some proof of insurance coverage for the Civil Defense men while working for the Village. Mr. Sullivan will investigate and report to the Council. Mayor Crane reported that scales for weighing trucks were available for village use and purchage of them would be an unnecessary expense to the Village. lhoi A letter from Min -Tex Builders regarding location of Star and Tribune Building at County Road I and Adams was read and filed. -3- 0J0045 The Clerk was instructed to notify the firm that the Council would give favorable consideration to the relocation of said building, but feels that this is a matter to be settled by those concerned and not the Council. The next meeting of the Ramsey County League of Municipalities will be held at the Mounds View Village Hall on April 24,1963. A letter from Mr. D.R. McFadden, acting District Engineer for the Highway Department regarding extension of County Road H was read and filed. Mr. Don Hodges resented the financial statement from the Little League. (on file) Mr. Sullivan to notify president of said organization to make requests for monies before October 1, 1963 to enable us to budget properly for this worthwhile activity. The minutes of the Lakeside Park Commission were read and filed. The Clerk was instructed to prepare specifications for the County Engineer for repairs to Eastwood Road, North end of the Village. Minutes of the Planning Commission were read and filed. Motion by Malvin to hire Dan Gross -2175 Sherwood Road as part time custodian at a salary of $1.50 per hour. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes. Mr. Skiba reported on a closed corporation cock at 7060 Knollwood Drive. This was referred to the Engineer for collection of bill from Clark and Moore to open same. This was part of Lamettis project and is still under bond. Motion by Sullivan to allow Engineer to do required work for staking of drainage area near Bronson and Groveland Road at no expense to the Village. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes. The Engineer reported that after testing soil in Hillview Park that it was his opinion that a sump drainage system would not work in the Hillview Park. The Engineer presented a preliminary drainage system for Hillview Park that would cost approximately $3,000, but Mr. Hodges stated that this was not the system that was discussed at the last meeting. The Engineer will present another open -ditch drainage proposal to follow Long Lake Road. The Engineer showed drawing incorporating future village storm sewers with the Judicial_ Ditch #1 for future construction. A resolution modifying certain assessments was presented by the Attorney. Motion by Crane to adopt Resolution 123 Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes. The Attorney reported that after much investigation he could find no authority or grounds for allowing D. W. Hickey Company a larger amount of money than the firm bid for Pump and Well House #2. The firm had requested the Council to increase the amount as a portion of their work had not been figured in the bid.) 030046 The Council agreed that Mr. Jansen could sell fill from his property to the contractor working on 35W with the following stipulations: 1. Engineer will set grade level in relation to proposed frontage road. 2. Inspection will be made to determine if grade has been maintained after completion of removal of fill. Motion by Blanchard to pay bills submitted totaling $5,409.67. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes. Motion by Blanchard to approve licenses subject to Bonds and Insurance from applicants. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes. Motion by Crane to issue temporary permit to Mr. Boe 2111 Terrace Drive for storing of vehicle in violation of Ordinance 92 until April 25, 1963. Seconded by Sullivan. 5 Ayes. The Clerk presented copies of the C.P.A. Audit to each Council member and to the Village Attorney. The Clerk was directed to make copies of the C.P.A. letter of recommendation of bookeeping practices for each councilman. The next agenda meeting will be May 6, at 5:00 P M. The Clerk was instructed to notify the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 6889 that their request for the meeting hall on Tuesday evening was denied because of other uses for the hall on that night. Motion by Malvin to adjourn. Seconded by Blanchard. 5 Ayes Meeting adjourned at 12: 10 P.M. GENERtiL.CONTRACTING El Rehbein and Son 785 Main Street Circle Pines, Minnesota ,.ANT CONTRACTING Asphalt Driveway 1175 E. Highway 36 St. Paul, Minnesota SQAVANGER Ralph Thomson 7072 Sunset Avenue Minneapolis, Minn. -4 Respectfully submitted loer Lloy; J. 4lanchard Village Clo -k LICENSES APPROVED PLUMBING CONTRACT R Johnson Brothers 6100 Golden Valley Road Minneapolis 22, Minnesota EXCAVATING Homer Des Laures 410 E. County Road B St. Paul, Minnesota Herbst Construction Company 1550 Highway 10 Minneapolis 32, Minnesota