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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1967/06/26PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIE';:` RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA JUNE 26, 1967 The regular meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor Rustad at 8:00 P. M. on Monday, June 26, 1967 at the Village Hall, 2401 Highway #10, St. P-u1, Minnesota, 55112. PRESENT Mayor I. C. Rustad Trustee P. Malvin Trustee R. Johnson ALSO PRESENT ABSENT Attorney Meyers Clerk 'alser Engineer Boehm Trustee G. Lang M /S./P (Malvin/Johnson) To approve the minutes of May 22, 1967 with the following correction per Malvin: "I would like 9:'; to go on record that we (the Council) were accused of playing politics, and that we didn't want to hire Mr. Engle, and that it had. to do with Mr. Engle leaving the Village employment. 3 Ayes Approval of June 12, 1967 minutes was deferred. Residents requests and comments: A petition was submitted to the Council regarding signs being put up on Long Lake Road and Hillview reducing the speed, also "atch Out for Children and a play ground sign along Green- wood and Hillview and Long Lake Road. A letter will be sent to the County Engineer, Dean Anklan regarding the matter, M2. Leo Stellphlug of the Mounds View Mobile Home Park in- quired as to what could be done regarding a fence being put up along the highway. They were informed that this is private prooerty and this was more or less up to the owners of the park, but the Village will do all they can to acquire snow fence from the County for a temporary fence. See residents of the park informed the Council that they would transport the snow fence and install it. They would need approximately 300 yards. The Clerks office was d;.rocted to contact the County by letter regarding the fence. They were informed that we cannot use Municipal funds to put up a fence, nor do we have any right to put up signs s?.nce this is privately owned. A to nado shelter was also discussec,. Resicents inquired as to where they could go for shelter. The Clerk's office was directed to contact Charles Jackson, Director of. Civil Defense, to we k on the problem. The Residents also requested that the garbage at 5344 and 5346 Paymond be cleaned up. The matter was turner over to the Police Commissioner for action. -2- The Mayor introduced Dennis S. Zylla to the residents. M /S /P (Rustad /Johnson) To accept the preliminary report and cost estimate, and set a hearing for 9:30 P. M., July 10, 1967 on the Eigenheer 2nd Addition. 3 Ayes Robert Eigenheer also requested to use a mobile home as a temporary office. A special use permit will be required. Mrs. Ruth '+'bite inquired as to when the contractor plans to replace the sod on her property. She was informed by the Engineer that black dirt and seed will be put there as soon as the surfacing is done so that all the boulevards can be done at once. She was also informed that the award made after condemnation should include any claims for sod. There were some complaints regarding the seeding in the area of Irondale and ':'oodcrest. The matter was referred to the Engineer to check and make corrections as necessary. The Rezoning Hearing opened at 9:00 P. M. Notice of the Hearing was read. Notices were sent to all people 250 feet around property to be rezoned. The Mayor called for objections: August Spitzer, 7889 ''oodlavm feels that they should keep the residential area residential, instead cf building more apart- ments. Mr. Staples, 7710 "oodlawn, feels the building of apartments next to his property will degrade the value. Floyd Visger, 7815 ''oodlawn, is opposed He think that we have enoJch apartments. Jim Parker, 7763 '7ood 7.-They are very opposed to building apartments. A letter r:as read and is on file in the Mr, R. U. _ascafson stated that the land to be rezoned is adaptable to multiple rather than single family dwellings. The stipulation on the ;ale of the property, is the rezoning. The Mayor called for objections three times. There were no further objections. The Hearing will be continued at the next meeting, July 10, 1967 at 8:00 P. M., when it is expected that the whole Council will be in attendance. The ..in.'. or the Planning Commission were read. M /S /P (Malvin /Johnson) To approve a variance for Dropps and Goudroad on 8280 Long Lake Road. 3 Ayes -3- M /S /P (Malvin /Johnson) To approve a variance for Eigenheer's Lot #1, Block #2, Eigenheer's Addition. 3 Ayes M/S /P (Johnson/Malvin) To approve a variance for Gerald Schneider of 5314 St. Stephens Street. 3 Ayes M /S/P (Malvin /Johnson) To adopt Resolution #311 for tax apportionment purposes. 3 Ayes M /S/P (Johnson /Malvin) To adopt Resolution #312 for tax apportionment purposes. 3 Ayes M/S /P (Rusted /Malvin) To approve bills in the amount of $91,205.31. Check #'s General 1589 -1618 Payroll 3239 -3266 Disaster 586 Bond Redemption 1062 3 Ayes Discussion of the horse problem was discussed and was deferred until the next meeting. STATEMENT ON LIQUOR LICENSING -BY P. MALVIN Over the years that I have served as a Councilman for our Village, I have had many opportunities to listen to a number of requests for liquor licenses. Apparently we will receive more requests in the future since the Village is authorized to issue one or two more on -sale liquor licenses. As you know, the issues of wet versus dry, and private licensing versus Municipal sales, have been resolved years ago in our Village. The only question left in my mind when an application is submitted to the Council is "'!hat value will this proposal be to the Village as a whole If the applicant or the proposed location would pose problems for the Village, then 1 will not vote approval under any circumstances. On the other hand, if the applicant and his proposed business would be a credit to the Village and I am sure that the location involved would not hurt the neighborhood, then I would be inclined to vote approval. However, there is one more point I would like to make. I, as an individual Councilman, cannot set policy for the whole Council. But, it is my feeling that with the location that our Village has next to Interstate Frec -viay #35, that with our remaining licenses we should be able to attract applicants Trustee Johnson No report. -4- who are willing to invest substantial amounts of money to construct tax yielding businesses such as large motels, supper clubs, and so on. As you all know, our present liquor establishments have all invested over $250,000.00 each, and I see no reason why new investors couldn't invest as much, or more. I personally will not look with favor on any applicant who wants to set up a saloon in our Village and I am sure that most of the residents of Mounds View agree with me. I am not against business development, since, as you know, I am an independent businessman, and I realize the importance of commercial development, but when it comes to the issuance of our last license, my feeling is that we should do so with great care and thought. Chris Piehowski brought up the matter that Mrs. Hackett have sewer installed. Mrs. Hackett discussed the matter with the Council that she is on ADC and doesn't have a very big income. The Council consented to give her until July 24, 1967 to report back to the Council, either by letter or in person, regarding the progress that has been made. Clerk's office directed to send a letter. 'Wally Skiba announced that the painting of the inside of the cater tower has been completed. The Fire Department will use their equipment to disinfect the inside at 6:30 P. M. June 27, 1967. The Village will furnish the Sodium Hypochloride. Painting company will furnish t'o men for this operation. M/S /P (Malvin /Johnson) To adopt Resolution #313 for correcting assessment for Robert Trepanier and Twin City Federal. 3 ayes M /S /P (Malvin /Johnson) To adopt Resolution #314 for correcting assessments for Mary Strong. 3 Ayes July 10, 1967 at 9:00 P. M. is the date set for the rezoning hearing for Mounds View Developers. The Attorney reported that a hearing on condemnation for easements on certain properties will be 'Wednesday, July 20, 1967 at 10:30 A.M. T!,n Engineer reported that the contracts are back from Hennepin Blacktopping for Street Improvement 1967 -3 and are ready for signatures by the Mayor and Clerk. Bob Ehlers was asked to be present at the Anenda meeting July 5, 1967 at 6:30 P. M. to discuss a Bond Sale to finence i.i.S.A. ;,tract Improvement, -5- Don Hodges asked if there was some way that Oakwood Park could be;.pumped. The water is standing and cannot be drained off. M/S /P (Johnson /Malvin) To adjourn the meeting. 3 Ayes Respectfully Submitted, Marilyn Lidberg Deputy Clerk