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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1967/03/27The Regular Meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor Rusted at 8:00 P. M. on Monday, March 27, 1967, at the Village Hall, 2401 Highway #10, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55112. PRESENT ALSO PRESENT I. C. Austad, Mayor Robert Walser, Clerk Gary, Lane, Trustee Richard Johnson, Trustee Perry Malvin, Trustee PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA MARCH 27, 1967 Corrections to minutes of March 13 meeting were as follows: Sheldon Boehm, Engineer Richard Meyers, Attorney 1. Ernest Johnson was incorrectly listed under appointments to Lakesib Park Commission. Minutes should read "George" Johnson. 2. The statement by Trustee Malvin regarding conversion of a softball diamond to a baseball diamond should be corrected to read: Trustee Malvin commented that he would like to see a good softball diamond developed. M /S /P (Austad /Lang) To approve the minutes of March 13, 1967 meeting as corrected. 5 Ayes Residents requests and comments: 1. Mr. Ed. Dropps and Mr. Arnold Aker presented plans and requested that the Planning Commission approve the change from six duplex units to four duplex units on their property with the property to be split into four separate lots. Referred to the Planning Commission. 2. Mr. Don Haes questioned use of the school swimming pools by the Village for the summer. 3. A complaint by a resident concerning police investigation procedures was referred to Trustee Malvin for investigation. 4. Residents request concerning amount of money received by Attorney in 1966 will be checked out and answered by the office. The Mil rate in Mounds View was discussed briefly. 5. A letter from the St. Paul Fire Department advising Mounds View that they will not assist in fire protection was read. M /S /P (Rustad /Malvin) To hire Bart Lossing at $1.25 per hour to perform janitor duties for the Ville. 5 Ayes Inventories of all maintenance equipment were submitted for filing. M/S (Walser /Lang) To approve the appointment of John H. Engle as Deputy Clerk at a salary of $550.00 a month for a three month probationary period,to be increased to 6650.00 a month with satisfactory performance at three months service. A lengthy discussion followed as each Councilman expressed his view and many residents commented either for or against the proposed action. 1 The Second was withdrawn by Trustee Lang. M /S /P (Walser /Lang) (Replacement motion) To defer action on the hiring of John Engle pending further discussion and the completion of further checking of applicant. 4 Ayes Walser abstaining M /S /P (Walser /Johnson) To approve bills represented by check numbers 900 through 925, 1061, and 3111 through 3131. (Reference detailed list of bills). 5 Ayes M /S /P /(Walser /Rustad) To approve resolutions on Lot Splits (#291, #292 and #293). 5 Ayes M /S /P (Walser /Malvin) To approve the General Contracting License for Ralph Lund. 5 Ayes A Special Use Permit for the Superior 400 Station was discussed. Resident questioned whether motel and restaurant weren't supposed to be built at same time or before the station. Superior 400 Representative advised that the restaurant is being planned but no commitments are being made on the motel as yet. Referred to the Planning Commission. M /S /P (Walser /Johnson) To approve the attendance and registration of the office employees at the Municipals meeting on April 19, 1967. 5 Ayes Trustee Malvin excused. Trustee Johnson reported that he had toured the unfinished streets in the Village and feels there is very little that can be done at this time. Trustee Lang read the Planning Commission minutes. M /S /P (Lang /Johnson) To accept the Planning Commission recommendation on the Eigenheer Addition. 4 Ayes M /S /P (Lang /Johnson) To approve the Stork and Syverson Subdivision of properties to obtain one extra lot Subject to approval of Building Permit by Village Inspector. 4 Ayes Further discussion of Superior 400 referred to a presentation by parent company (Gulf Oil) approximately one and one -half years ago and the agreement of the Planning Commission at that time with the general plans for a motel and gas station. On the basis of the recent discussions with the Planning Commission, they now request that hearing for a special use permit be held. M /S /P (Lang /Rustad) To set the hearing date for Special Use Permit on property owned by Superior 400 for April 10, 1967 at 9:00 P. M. 4 Ayes M /S /P (Lang /Johnson) To direct the Engineer to proceed to devise one large map of zoning for posting that can be easily updated. 4 Ayes M /S /P (Lang /Johnson) To direct the Clerk to issue a check for the annual Water' Works Convention participation by Mr. Wally Skiba at a cost of $18.50 and to be held on May 1 -2 -3 with program attendance at Mr. Skiba's discretion. 4 Ayes Trustee Johnson advised that the no parking signs are ordered for Sunnyside. M /S /P (Johnson /Lang) To authorize Mr. Skiba to purchase a used tar kettle and flushing tank at a cost of $300.00. 4 Ayes Mr. Ehlers of Ehlers and Associates, Inc., indicated that the water rate study report would be ready for the next regular meeting. The Attorney reviewed the status of the proposed ordinance on street parking. The Attorney read the proposed ordinance. M /S /P (Malvin /Johnson) To adopt ordianance on parking restrictions (0142). Council was polled and all five members voted aye. M/S/P (Rustad/Johnson) To adopt the Resolution .(#294) correcting the assessment for M.A. 56. 5 Ayes The Attorney advised the Council that he had written again requesting the remaining tornado funds. M /S /P (Rustad /Walser) To notify agent on the for $150,000 coverage of cancellation. duplicate Fire Protection policy 5 Ayes Question by resident on the possible conflict of interest on the part of the Attorney representing both the Village and NSSSD. Attorney explained the relationship and advised that a special Council is available to be used by NSSSD when a conflict is possible. Engineer Boehm reported on the Allied bid for repainting of the water tower and recommended acceptance. M /S /P (Malvin /Johnson) To award the water tower repainting contract to Allied Protective Coatings, Inc., for $5,680.00 specifying a June 1st completion date. 5 Ayes The Engineer will check on the possibilities of our Fire Department doing a part of the job. Change Order #1 on 1967 -1 project relating to the interconnection to Blaine's water supply was read. Blaine will pay 1/3 of the cost. We will bill Blaine upon completion. M /S /P (Johnson /Lang) To approve change Order 01, project 1967 -1. 5 Ayes Bids on 1967 -2 were discussed. The Engineer recommended the H S Asphalt Co., Inc., bid for $121,192.65. M /S /P (Johnson /Malvin) To concur with the recommendation and to accept the bid of $121,192.65 on project 1967 -2. 5 Ayes M /S /P (Malvin /Lang) To direct the Engineer to check into possibilities of joint Storm Sewer projects with Fridley. 5 Ayes The Engineer was directed to check on the assessment problem of Paul Indykiewicz and advise the Council on the matter. Trustee Lang reported rough, shabby additions to trailer homes along Highway #8. The Building Inspector was requested to check into it. Mr. O'Dell Peterson presented plans for Mr. Larson of Dunkel Builders, Inc., regarding a subdivision of 22 lots along Long Lake Road and north of Woodale. The Planning Commission had requested changes. The Planning Commission must give final approval first before the Council can act. Assessments for utilities would require an improvement hearing. The Clerk's office was directed to check with other Villages on ordinances used to regulate filling stations. Residents request concerning a list of property not having paid taxes was answered by the Attorney. Very difficult to obtain an accurate listing. M /S /P (Malvin /Lang? To adjourn. 5 Ayes Respectfully Submitted, R. A. Walser, Clerk