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PROCEEDINGS 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 8:00 P.M. May 27, 1963 at 2401
Highway 10.
Also Present:
Treasurer:
Engineer:
Attorney:
Public Works:
Adm. Deputy Clerk:
Allan B. Crane
Donald Hodges
John L. Sullivan
Perry Malvin
(attending NSSSD Board Meeting)
Lloyd J. Blanchard
(excused)
Irene Edberg
Les Knutson
Richard Meyers
Walter Skiba
Paul E. Boog
Mayor Crane opened the public hearing to rezone lots 16
through 22, Block 5, Pinewood Terrace 2 from R -1A to B -3. This
property located on the North side of Highway 10, East of Edgewood
Drive to be used for a ballroom, medical center and drive -in
restaurant. Mr. Eastman, the owner of the property,explained that
future development of this area could only be in commercial building.
He proposed to build a ballroom 120' by 150' with wings. He
introduced Mr. E.L.(Bud) Rademeker who intends to manage the ballroom.
Mr. Milt Stole explained the Planning Commission Views this area
more purposefully used as B -3.
Mayor Crane asked for comments from any person favoring
or opposing this rezoning.
Mr. Ernest Gustafson 2225 County Road I in favor of
rezoning this would increase the value of his property across the street.
Mr. Wendell Erickson 5319 St. Stephens in favor of
Industry recommended screening with a strip of land between commercial
and residential zones.
Mr. John Radway, 5336 St. Stephens in favor of conditional
and partial zoning and objected to complete rezoning of entire area.
The Mayor declared the hearing closed. Action by the Council
will be delayed until later in this meeting.
Motion by Hodges to approve the minutes of May 13, 1963
meeting as presented. Seconded by Sullivan 3 Ayes. Motion Carried.
At 9:00 P.M., Mayor Crane opened the Public Hearing for
improvements of a Mounds View Water Main Extension, Street Grading,
Shaping and surfacing and the installation of surface drainange structure
or Red Oak Drive from County Road H -2 to 330' North of Woodcrest Drive
and for Longview Drive from Red Oak Drive back to Red Oak Drive. This
was petitioned by the owner, Mr. D. Mueller.
Mayor Crane asked for comments from those who favored or
opposed this improvement.
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Mr. Midell Lundquist 2750 County Road H -2 owner of the
property on the East side of Red Oak Drive stated he didn't object
however it was too soon to decide at this time, would .need a couple
of weeks to decide. The Engineer explained the estimated cost of this
project and where the improvements would be constructed. Estimated
water and road per front foot $5.50. ($3.15 water, $1.35 road)
The petitioner, Mr. Mueller, stated that a two week recess
would not adversely affect his plans. Mayor Crane delcared the
hearing closed and that formal action would be delayed until the June 10
meeting. The Mayor asked Mr. Mueller to contact H. Schroeder, 5159
Long Lake Road and W. Karjalahti 5092 Longview Drive to appear.
Mr. Malvin entered at 9: 15 p.m.
The Eastman rezoning hearing was reopened. Motion by Crane
to rezone Lots 16 through 22, Block 5, Pinewood Terrace 2 to B -3
except the easterly 210'. This rezoning is subject to the application
and the issuance of the building permit. Seconded by Hodges. 4 ayes.
Motion Carried.
Request from A. E. Barrett, 8375 Groveland Road for a special
use permit to allow him to park and live in a Mobile home to care for
Mr and Mrs. Hanley. Motion by Malvin to approve permit for six months.
Seconded by Sullivan. 4 Ayes. Motion Carried.
Request for special use permit by Carl W. Shellum, 8132
Long Lake Road to allow him to have two ponies and use a stable located
less than 150' set back as required.
Motion By Crane to waive the requirements of Section 5.2 -3E
of Ordinance 67 and issue a special permit for one year for two
ponies as stated in application. Seconded by Sullivan. 4 Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Request by V.F.W. Post Auxiliary 6889 to use the Village
Hall once a month, signed by Mrs. F. Pierce, 5372 St. Stephens Street,
Mrs. M. Nelson 5373 St. Stephens Street and Mrs. J. Schmid 2119
Terrace Drive. The Council declared that Tuesday evening would
interfer with Justice Court and recommended some other night.
Mr. Kuiken requested a permit to park four sod trucks behind
the house at the corner of Spring Lake Park Road and County Road J.
The Council stated definite opposition to this request.
Mr. Fred J. Rudolph 8084 Fairchild Avenue requests
sub division with one sub standard lot becuase of the location of
his house.
Motion by Malvin to accept the preliminary plot plan and
sub division request of F.J. Rudolph and allow Lot #3 to be 73' and
to waive square foot requirements. Seconded by Hodges. 4 Ayes.
Motion carried.
Mr. James Gibson 7670 Groveland Road request for sub-
division. Motion by Hodges to accept th3 p eliminary plot plan and
approve the sub divison plan of James Gibson as submitted to waive
requirements and allow 82.5 front footage. Seconded by Malvin. 4 Ayes.
Lction Carried.
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Mr. Milton Sawyer 7151 Knollwood Drive stated he had
water in his basement. The Council requested Engineer to present
plans for storm drainage in the area of Woodale Drive and County
Road H -2, The Engineer should also submit an estimate of the State
Aid Funds available for Village use.
Mrs.Florence Peterson 2277 Knoll Drive complained
of the condition of Knoll Drive stating that there was sand in the
street and areas of the street were broken up.
Mrs. Betty Wall, 5425 Quincy Street Director and Mounds View
representative to the North Suburban Hospital District submitted a
resolution to allow the City of Coon Rapids to detach from
the North Suburban Hospital District. Motion by Malvin to adopt
Resolution 126 to allow Coon Rapids to detach from the North
Suburban Hospital District Seconded by Hodges. 4 Ayes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Eleanor Bacon 2265 Highway 10 requested the Council
to allow Northern States Power to deliver wood chips to their
residence. The Council approved permit. Mrs. Bacon also requested
a ditch to be dug at the corner of Eastwood and County Road I to allow
proper drainage. The Public Works department was directed to check
area.
Mr. Ervin Herbst 8180 Eastwood Drive request to rezone
a portion of land south of Highway 10.
Motion by Crane to set a Public Hearing for June 10, 1963
for Stella Skiba and Ervin Herbst subject to the receipt of list of
property owners by May 30, as well as the receipt of application
hnd fees. To be reioned from R -1B to B -3 for supper
The Planning Commission to.be requested to hold a special
meeting before June 10, 1963. Seconded by Sullivan. 4 Ayes.
Motion Carried.
The Fiscal report from U. Olson was reviewed. Motion by
Hodges to authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids for the Sale
of Public Improvement Bonds for the amount of $130,000.00 at 7:30 p.m.
for the 24th day of June. Seconded by Sullivan. 4 Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Crane to authorize the Village Treasurer to
arrange a loan for $40,000.00 and authorize the Mayor and the Clerk
to execute a warrent for that amount. This sum to be used to pay the
Engineer for parital payment of sewer planning. Seconded by Hodges.
3 ayes, Malvin abstained because he had not been present during the
discussion on this item.
Mayor Crane read the minutes of the Police Commission meeting
of May 23. Motion by Crane that the Police car should not be used
for routine messenger service except for money to the bank, election
details or emergencies. The Clerk or other persons driving on errand
should be authorized to collect .07 per mile. Seconded by Hodges.
4 Ayes. Motion carried.
The suggested need for malfeasance liability insurance for
the Police Officers should be referred to the Deputy Clerk, Attorney
Meyers, and Chief Grabowski for recommendations.
Mayor Crane reported that the entire Village had been sprayed
against canker worms at a cost of $555.00.
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The ;.ayor reported on the following items:
1. Letter from Montgomery Construction Company on progress of Trailer
Park
2. Letter from Twin City Arsenal, in reference to sewer connection
to their system, "No further commitment to any parties at this time."
3. Proposed Ballroom Ordinance be referred to the June 3 Agenda
meeting at 5:30 p.m.,
4. Request received from Skelly Oil Company fence for their station
to be set back 15' from Groveland Road and 30' from Highway 10.
The Council agreed to this set back.
5. An incident where a youth bought a package of cigarettes from
a ciagrette machine.
Donald Hodges reported the park schedules. Hillview Park
was being leveled off and that the back stops were installed on Lambert
and Greenfield Parks.
Perry Malvin reported that a Mounds View representative
is needed on the Lakeside Park Commission.
Motion by Malvin to adopt Resolution 127 relating to
"Sanitary Sewer Disposal Plan 3 -A as formulated; by the North Suburban
Sanitary Sewer District. Seconded by Crane. 4 Ayes. Motion Carried.
Perry Malvin announced that the NSSSD Board of Trustees Public Hearing
will convene the meeting at the Spring Lake Park School on May 28th,
8:00 p.m. and will immediately recess the meeting and reconvene the same
at the Blaine School.
John Sullivan reported receiving. the workmen's compensation
insurance covering appointed officials. Sullivan answered questions
about the removing of sand and filling of holes on Village streets,
Mayor Crane read a letter from Representative R.O.Ashbach
thanking us for the telegram regarind Home Rule.
Letter from Chief Grabowski stating the Mounds View Police
will patrol Lakeside Park during the odd hours.
Milt Stole read minutes of the Planning Commission meeting
of May 21, 1963. The Clerk's Office was instructed to write Mr. Joe
Foley requesting him to appear at the next Planning Commission meeting.
Building Inspector, Chris Piehowski, reported on a condemned
home on Long Lake Road and Hillview. The Council agreed with him that
all requirements must be met before any person could live in it. Skiba
reported that the Hillview ditch was cleaned.
Discussion by Skiba about doubtful office proceedings,
about telephone calls being monitored, and about heavy work load.
Motion by Sullivan to instruct the Clerk's Office to put a notice in
the paper to hire an inspector, a journeyman plumber is desired on a
fee bases for plumbing, heating, well and sewer work. Seconded
by Crane. 4 Ayes. Motion Carried.
Clerk Blanchard is instructed tD review the inspectors
report form and cther office procedures. About telephone call, it is
the duty of the Clerk's Office to find out who is on the phone and
what information is requested so that the proper person is notified.
Respectfully submitted
Paul E. Boog
Adm. Deputy Clerk
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Engineer, Les Knutson, was instructed to notify the County
to do the work on Eastwood Road, instructed to the fact that the surplus
material from Oakwood Park be moved to Greenfield Park.
Knutson reported on status of Deep Well 2, can be operated
t this time, pumping 850 pallons per minute.
The Council and the Attorney Richard Meyers, agreed his
charges on fiscal work would be a minimum of $750.00, a mamimum of
$2,500.00 otherwise of 1% of first half million and 1/8 of 1%
over first half million. Meyers submitted a memorandum relative to the
vacation of an alley within a platted area. The Attorney was instructed
to contact R. Eigenheer about vacation easement.
Meyers submitted an application for relief, regaring taxes
to be abated, Lot 7,8,25, and 26, Spring Lake Park Hillview also,
Lot 5, Block 9 Twelve Oaks Second Addition owned by Village for Parks.
Motion by Hodges to pay bills submitted in the amount of
$3,066:08. Seconded by Malvin. 4 Ayes. Motion Carried (list attached)
Motion by Crane to approve licenses. Seconded by Hodges.
4 Ayes. Motion Carried. (list attached)
Letter from Engineer regarding final estimate for
1962 -2 and 3 to be resubmitted at next meeting.
Motion by Malvin to adjourn. Seconded by Hodges.
Meeting adjourned at 12:32 a.m.