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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1967/07/24Mayor I. C. Rusted Clerk Walser Trustee R. Johnson Trustee P. Malvin Trustee G. Lang PROCEEDINGS OP THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA JULY 24, 1967 The Regular Meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor Rustad at 8:05 i'. M. on Monday, July 24, 1967 at the Village Hall, 2401 Highway #10, St. kaul, Minnesota 55112. Present: Also Present: Engineer Boehm Attorney Meyers M /S /P (Johnson -Lang) To approve the minutes of June 26, 1967. 5 Ayes Blue Nose restaurant representatives questioned the Council, and it was established that a epecial use permit or hearing would be required. M /S /P (Walser Rustad) To accept the resignation of Clerk Typist Dale Jones, effective July 27, 1967. 5 Ayes M /S /P (Walser- Malvin) To adopt Resolutions #315 and #316 Lot Splits. 5 Ayes M /S /P (Walser -Lang) To approve payment of bills as represented by checks numbered 1636, 1658 1699, except #1690. 5 Ayes M /S /P (Walser- Johnson) To approve payment of check #1690 and enter into the one year maintenance agreement, Final Payment. 5 Ayes M /S /P (Walser- Johnson) To approve licenses (see attachment) 5 Ayes M /SLP (Walser- Malvin) To approve the names of election judges, as submitted: Ada Sopkowiak Ila Mc Cue Lenore Kinderman Amelia Hodges Mary La Vague Jean Miller Ruth Sinderson Nilva Wendorf Jim Nerdahl 5 Ayes Trustee Johnson reported that the contracts for road construction should all be completed on schedule. -2- M /S/P (Malvin -Lang) To adopt Ordinance #144 repealing #134 and incorporating current regulations on use of highways within the Village as per the State Highway Traffic Regulation Act. 5 Ayes M /S /P (Rustad- Johnson) To adopt Ordinance #145 amending #67 and rezoning certain properties. 5 Ayes The Clerk requested that citizens willing to serve as election judges and counters contact the Mounds View Office. A list of names will be kept on file for use in future elections. The Mayor opened the hearing on Improvements in the Eigenheer Addition at 8:30 P. M. The Clerk attested to the fact that the notice was published twice and that notices had been sent to affected parties according to law. Mr. Bell, representing Mr. Eigenheer, reviewed the informal discussion held at the Council meeting of July 10, 1967. Plans and alternatives were stated as in minutes of that date. They favor gravity system and suggest deferred assessments on some properties. It was noted that a petition has been received from Mr. Peron, Mr. Kroonblawd and Mr. O'Connell requesting Sewer and Water Improvements. Engineer Boehm indicated areas involved on the map and read a list of proposed service charges and footage charges. Mr. Eigenheer questioned whether $11.55 /ft. included services. The Engineer answered that services are $127.00 additional. Mr. Nerhersky, attorney for Mrs. Skiba, objected to the gravity plan, stating that it benefits only Mr. Eigenheer, not the other two tracts that may be served. He stated that he objects to the alternate water line routing (along rear of Highway #10 properties) but objects most strongly to any charge made for the gravity line system against his clients property. Mr. John Case, member of and speaking for, the #621 School Board, voiced his objection to the road assessment, He feels there is no benefit. The School Board will grand easements for sewer construction. Pir. Bell made additional comments on the advantages of the gravity system for future development. Mr. Christiansen questioned the apparent assessment on the side of the NSSSD properties. They have already paid taxes for the longer front of the property. Engineer Boehm replied that this was in error and would be corrected. -3- Mayor Rustad questioned the deferred assessment idea. Attorney Meyers stated that Chattel taxes are needed to pick up assessments now. With personnel changes, its difficult to get it picked up later (about 20% of the Sewer total is along the property in question). In response to further questioning, Mr. Nerhersky said he opposed any assessments, but felt his clients might be willing to grant easements for the gravity system. The possibility of the difference in costs between the lift station and the gravity system (about $3,000 be charged against the other properties was suggested.) Mr. Bell spoke again in favor of the gravity system, and deferred assessments. He stated that the Village could not force payment of deferred assessments until a benefit of sufficient amount could be proved, so it would not be unfair to the Skiba property. Mr. Nerhersky suggested that we should all remember that improvements are requested and that his client did not request these improvements; Mr. Eigenheer did. Mr. Eigenheer said that he did not think Mr. Herbst was opposed to the plan. Mr. Nerhersky said he thought Mr. Herbst was opposed, but at any rate Mrs. Skiba was still fee owner of this property too. Mr. Kroonblawd was questioned by Mr. Thomasen as to reason for petition and would property values be raised enough to justify. Mr. Arthur Thomase, 2244 Highway #10, wants to register as an objector. Mr. O'Connell, 2260 Highway #10, spoke for the improvements, stating that cesspools will need to be replaced soon. Mr. Kroonblawd, 2280 Highway #LO, felt that the Highway #10 properties could fit into the Eigenheer improvement project. He felt it was t:_ most opportune time for their improvements to be put in. Engineer Boehm commented on how Highway #10 properties affect the over -all plans. Mr. Christiansen stated that he will not object. He prefers to remain neutral. The Mayor called for objections three times. Attorney Meyers out lined the choices available to the Council. Mayor Rustad closed the hearing at 9:25 P. M. Trustee Johnson stated that everyone seems to get by cheapest without the gravity system. 4- Trustee Malvin stated that he was against deferred assessments. Clerk Walser stated that he was against forcing assessments and the use of deferred assessments. Mayor Rustad stated that he would favor the lift station and that he feels the school would benefit from the road. Trustee Lang questioned the use of the Skiba property line for improvements access to rear of Highway #10 properties. Attorney Meyers reminded the Council that since objector Thomasen owned the end property, he could be simply deleted from the plans. After discussion with Mr. Thomasen, it was decided that he would be included in the original plans at this time, and he will advise in several days if he wished to be deleted. M /S /P (Rustad- Johnson) To order improvements as defined by Plan "B" (Lift Station) as listed the Engineer, Preliminary report of June 1967 and ammended to include the properties named in the petition (properties along Highway #10) and the properties of Mr. Christiansen and Mr. Thomasen. 5 Ayes Roll call on the motion polled: Johnson Aye, Lang Aye, Malvin Aye, Rustad Aye, Walser Aye, 5 Ayes M /S /P (Rustad-Lang) To order the Engineer to prepare the final plans on the improvements ordered. 5 Ayes M /S /F (Malvin -Lang) To order the Attorney to acquire by purchase, negotiation, or condemnation, the south half of Woodale Drive by the Edgewood School site. 5 Ayes Mr. Walton, 3036 Ardmore, questioned the Council's attitude toward the lives and property within the Mobile Home Park. Attorney Meyers stated that the Park is private property, and Police should have a signed complaint before entering. He suggested that it is similar to a large private yard. Many complaints were enumerated by Mr. Walton, including broken glass in the streets, old refrigerators, and unblocked trailers. He also questioned whether or not the Park had to comply with electrical and other codes. The Electrical Inspector, Mr. Edmond, reported that there were electrical violations. Mayor Rustad stated that all of our Inspectors would check the Park f conformity to our regulations. -5- Mr. Patter, 3034 Ardmore, questioned the acceptability of buried lines lying exposed on the surface. Mr. Edmond stated that this was a telephone cable, that It will have to be reworked and that he will recheck the whole Park. Trustee Malvin reported that the Civil Defense Director, Mr. Jackson, will have information available on trailer tie downs. Mayor Rustad pledged as much help as possible. Final approval of the Park has not been given and the Attorney suggested that all inspectors should submit reports to determine how far from completion the Park is. Park residents will submit a list of complaints. The Attorney reviewed the Horse Ordinance. It will restrict horses to owners premises. The Council will study it further. Mr. Jim Polsak, President of Blue Nose International, showed pictures of the proposed Structure to the Council. Engineer Boehm reviewed the problem of the heavy pumping indicating infiltration of the lift station by the Mobil Home Park. After much checking, he recommends TV inspections of the lines in the Park within 30 days. Mayor Rustad directed the office to send a letter to the Park owners stating that they must perform this inspection as recommended by our Engineer. M /S /P (Rustad- Johnson) To direct the Attorney and Engineer to prepare the final application received from the Federal Government for a Sewer Construction Grant. 5 Ayes M /S /P (Malvin- Johnson) To adopt Resolution #317,authorizing the application for Federal Sewer Grant and authorizing the Mayor to act as the Signing Official of the Village. 5 Ayes M /S /1 (Malvin -Lang) To adjourn at 10:13 r. M. 5 Ayes Respectfully submitted, Robert A. Walser Village Clerk