HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1967/02/27PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 27, 1967
The Regular Meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by
Mayor Rusted at 8:00 P.M. on Monday, February 27, 1967, at the Village Hall,
2401 Highway #10, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55112.
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
1. C. Rustad, Mayor
Robert Walser, Clerk
Gary Lang, Trustee
Richard Johnson, Trustee
NOT PRESENT:
Perry Malvin, Trustee
Sheldon Boehm, Engineer
Richard Meyers, Attorney
M /S /P (Austad /Lang) To:approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 13,
1967. (Johnson abstained) 3 Ayes
COMMENTS FROM RESIDENTS: Mr. Colby questioned whether the Council intends to ask
for a stop sign at "H" and Highway #10. Mayor Rusted replied by reading a
letter requesting such a light, from Police Chief Ernie Grabowski to the
county and dated previous to the recent accident. Mayor Austad also read
the reply which was generally negative, but indicated they would continue to
study the problem. The reguest will be re- submitted.
Mr. Ehlers protested truck and foot traffic by work crews through his back
yard. The Engineer advised that damages would be paid.
Mayor Rustad discussed the street lighting problem. Rates on present lights will
increase from $40.00 to $49.20 for 6,000 lumen units. New Mercury Vapor units
are available at $45.00 for 7,000 lumen units. A study of lighting locations will
be conducted within the next 60 days.
M /S /P (Rustad/Johnson) To sign the N.S.P. contract to install new Mercury Vapor
lights throughout Mounds View.(per Resolution #285). 4 Ayes
Mayor Rustad commented on our police efficiency in relation to the recent arrest
of two youths in a stolen car. 28 thefts were cleared up.
M /S /P (Walser /Austad) To approve payment of check numbers 804, 828 through 849 and
3071 through 3085 as listed. 4 Ayes
M /S /P (Walser /Lang) To approve the general contractor license for Myrm Brothers.
4 Ayes
M /S /P (Walser /Johnson) To approve the purchase of a Card File for water billings
for not more than $85.00. 4 Ayes
M /S /P (Walser /Rustad) To approve the use of the hall for youth activities dances
on March 3 and March 17 with clean -up after and with supervision provided.
4 Ayes
M /S /P (Walser /Johnson) To accept the resignation of Mrs. Gross as presented,
effective March 10, 1967. 4 Ayes
M /S /P (Walser /Lang) To approve a mop cleaning contract at Mr. Gross suggestion
for a cost of $4.75 per month. 4 Ayes
M /S /P (Walser /Austad) To approve the registration of Deputy Clerk Marilyn Lidberg
in the U. of M. course for Municipal Clerks on March 21 -22, 1967, at a cost
of, $15.00. 4 Ayes
M /S /P (Johnson /Lang) To accept and approve plans as presented for 1967 -2.
4 Ayes
M /S /P (Johnson /Lang) To set March 27, 12:00 noon, as the time
opened for 1967 -2.
M /S /P (Lang /Johnson) To approve registration of Mr. Skiba in U.
course on March 8, at a cost of $20.00.
Inspector Chris Piehowski presented an application, plans, and
presentative of Superior 400. Minutes of last April will have
determine if a special hearing must be held.
Inspector Bob Edmond No report
that bids will be
4 Ayes
of M. Supervisory
4 Ayes
introduced a re
to be checked to
Inspector Walley Skiba reported no evidence of a rat problem in the construction
area he was asked to check.
The payment of assessments for sewer and water improvements in housing develop-
ments was discussed. The attorney advised on possible procedure.
RECESS at 8:46
The Public Hearing on Rezoning was called to order by Mayor Rustad at 9:00 P.M.
on Monday, February 27, 1967.
The NOTICE was read by the attorney (including legal discription) and proof of
publication according to law was presented. The clerk verified that notices
had been sent to all affected residents within 250 ft. of the property. The
hearing was determined to be a legal hearing by the attorney.
The property involved is the last two lots on Highway #10, south side, at West
limits of village. An office and warehouse building (like PAK) is planned, cost-
ing $70- 80,000 with 6 -8,00 sq. ft., no comments on intended use.
Mr. Art Schott asked if outside storage is planned. ANSWER -NO!
Mr. Chuck Larson has no objections to it.
Mayor Rustad called for objections twice.
Mr. Art Schott commented on the uncertain nature of the business.
Mayor Rustad called for objections. No further objections heard.
Mayor Rustad closed the hearing at 9:06 P.M.
M /S /P (Johnson /Walser) To rezone to B.3 for office and warehouse +building as
approved by the Planning Commission and indicated in their minutes of January
17, on cthndition of application for building permit and approval.
Johnson -Aye, Lang -Aye, Rustad -Aye, Walser -Aye
M /S /P (Lang /Johnson) To approve resolution permitting the Mayor and Clerk to sign
an easement to the County for aportion of the Silver Lake Road right -of -way.
(Resolution #286) 4 Ayes
(Rusted /Johnson) To approve resolution directing the attorney to proceed with
Condemnation Proceedings in relation to C -58A, Groveland Rd. 40, 34, 138P,
Sewer C- 60(P &T), Surface Drainage 150P. (Resolution #287) 4 Ayes
Attorney Meyers reported no response from S.L.P. Insurance Agency.
Attorney Meyers reported all easements in Ackerman case have been obtained.
Engineer Boehm discussed possible water system handling during repainting of tower.
A temporary connection with Blaine Will be arranged if possible.
M /S /P (Johnson /Walser) to Adjourn (9:20 P.M.) 4 Ayes
Respectfully Submitted,
R. A. WALSER, CLERK