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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1963/05/27Present Were: Mayor: Trustee: Absent: 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. (2) 030055 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. (3) 0,30056 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. (4) 030057 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 0J0058 (5) 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.