HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1968/09/23PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
September 23, 1968
The Regular Meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order
by Mayor Rustad at 8:04 P.M. on Monday, September 23, 1968, at the Village Hall,
2401 Highway 410, St. Paul, Minnesota 55112.
Present:
Mayor Rustad
Councilman Malvin
Councilman Johnson
Councilman Lang
Also Present:
Deputy Clerk Zylla
Attorney Meyers
Engineer Boehm
MSP (Johnson /Lang) To approve the minutes of September 9th. 4 Ayes.
Residents Requests and Comments:
Mr. Ernest Johnson would like to know the amount of the cash settlement with
NSSSD for the Highway #10 bypass. Councilman Malvin explained that it was
$2,000 cash plus black dirt and seeding. Mr. Johnson feels this was an unfair
settlement. Malvin then explained the lack of enthusiasm for support at the
NSSSD meeting. Mr. Johnson also would like to know if a survey has been made
as to what is the optimum density of apartment buildings. Mayor Rustad
explained surveys have been taken outside Mounds View but results have varied.
Mayor Rustad's Report:
Mayor Rustad stated curbing should be installed on County Road H from Sunnyside
Road to Silver Lake Road. A definite drainage problem exists in that area. The
Engineer stated he has talked to Lloyd Snyker and Mr. Snyker will contact the
County maintenance people.
Mayor reported surfacing of Edgewood to Bona Road walkway never included in
1968 -1 contract as was previously believed. Village maintenance personnel
will surface walkway as proposed.
MSP (Rustad /Johnson) Approving the following Human Rights Commission members
effective January 1, 1969. Mrs. Wes Ehlers, 6929 Pleasantview Drive, one year
term. Mrs. Rosemary Goff, 5071 Red Oak Drive, two year term. Mr. David Greene,
2069 Sherwood Road, two year term. Mrs. Conrad Wilson, 7877 Sunnyside Road,
three year term. Mr. Merrill Gandel, 5467 Quincy Street, three year term.
Mr. Gary Lang, 2242 Lambert Avenue, council representative on the Human Rights
Commission.
The Clerk's office was requested to send a letter of appointment to the afore
mentioned individuals.
Deputy Clerk Zylla's Report:
MSP (Rustad /Malvin) Approving General check numbers 2686 2737, Payroll check
numbers 460 485, and Bond check number 1090.
MSP (Rustad /Lang) Approving General Contractor license for Solmica Midwest, Inc.
MSP (Rustad /Johnson) To authorize Ramsey County to plow snow and sand all village
streets for 196F 6c
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MSP (Malvin /Johnson) To rescind Resolution #397 passed at the September 9th
council meeting.
MSP (Rustad/Malvin) Approving Resolution #397 apportioning the assessments on
the Barth Wakiriak Addition, Division #39252.
MSP (Rustad /Johnson) Approving Resolution #398, an abatement of assessments
on Lot 11, Knollwood Park Addition totaling $217.57. Abatement has arisen as
a result of lot division #38761.
Clerk's office will be open until 9:00 P.M. October 11th, 14th, and 15th for
voter registration purposes. Any interested parties who would like to work
as an election judge or counter should contact Rosemary Goff if their party
affiliation is Democrat or Fred Goff if their party affiliation is Republican.
Councilman Malvin's Report:
No report.
Councilman Johnson's Report:
Councilman Johnson read the B E report for July and August.
Councilman Lang's Report:
Councilman Lang summarized the Parks and Playground Committee minutes of
September 18th.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. for rezoning hearing.
Legal Notice
Parcel (1) except the N 150' of Lot 59, Auditors Subdivision #89, R1 (residential)
to R3 (multiple dwelling). Parcel (2) except the W 100' lying Northerly or
Southerly 514.63' of Lot 58, Auditors Subdivision #89, B3 (general business) to
R3 (multiple dwelling). Legal notice was published in the New Brighton Bulletin
September 12th and September 19th. Deputy Clerk read the legal notice and
attested to publication and notification of property owners. Notices mailed
September 13th affecting 25 parcels.
Petitioners Dennis Evavold and Dan Vaughn arrived three minutes late. A proposed
layout was presented which included two 23 unit buildings and one 17 unit building,
pool and garage included. One bedroom unit 700 square feet, two bedroom unit
1,000 square feet. Mrs. Patrick Burns requested information on location of
proposed development. Mr. Ernest Johnson requested information on parking and
price of units. Two bedroom unit $175 and one bedroom unit $155. Fire Chief
Fagestrom wished to know if hydrants and an adequate driveway were provided.
Mayor Rustad called for objections and for those in favor of the proposal.
Mr. Leo Huot, was against the proposal. He said the area should be residential.
He then presented a petition against. Mr. Glen Hanson objects on the same basis.
Mr. Patrick Burns objects on the same basis. Mr. Dan Vaughn spoke in favor of
rezoning. Sa}c many in favor but no names obtained. He said he believes people
that are in favor generally do not shoe up at rezoning hearings. Attorney Meyers
then read permitted uses in B3 zoning. Attorney Meyers stated 8 names on petition
were on abstract and 25 parcels on abstract. Mayor Rustad stated hearing was
closed. Councilman Malvin and Lang advised residents decision would be final
and that anything could go in and little could be said under the B3 zoning.
MSP (Malvin/Lang) To approve the rezoning. Johnson Ave, Lang Aye,Maivin Aye,
Rustad Nave. Rezoning failed.
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9:00 P.M. Rezoning hearing requested by Odell Peterson called to order.
Legal Notice
Lot 13 and the N 250' of Lot 14, Knollwood Park Addition, R1 (residential) to
R3 (multiple dwelling). Deputy Clerk read legal notice and attested to
publication in the New Brighton Bulletin September 12th and September 19th.
The legal notices were mailed September 13th affecting approximately 19 parcels.
Douglas Johnson presented the proposal on behalf of Odell Peterson. He stated
40 units are already planned for the area and that this additional proposal
would merely add to the one already approved. Proposed roads into the area
were discussed. Mrs. Porter questioned the 16 foot driveway and sewer and
water locations. Mr. Falk requested information on adequate fire protection.
Fire Chief Fagestrom said he needs a 33 foot driveway and hydrants. Mayor
Rustad called for objections. Mrs. Joseph Everts objects. She wants area
to remain residential. Mr. Leroy Vale objects on the same basis. Mr. Francis
Wilcox objects, same basis. Mr. Swen Thelin objects, same basis. Mr. George
Porter objects, same basis. Mr. Bernard Falk objects, same basis. Mrs. Gene
Marti objects, same basis. Mr. Jerry Skelly objects, same basis. Mr. Vale
and Mr. Porter presented petitions against the rezoning. Mrs. Porter said
she was not notified by mail of the rezoning. The validity of the signatures
obtained on the abstract was questioned. Arthur Worcester present owner says
he is in favor. Arnold Peterson said the area is undeveloped at present.
Rezoning seemed the reasonable thing to do. Douglas Johnson says it is merely
an extension of previous rezoning. Mayor Rustad stated hearing was closed.
Councilman Johnson stated he objects. He said this would be general degradation
on single family residences. Councilman Malvin against. He said the people
were not told the facts. Councilman Lang against for same reason and because
the issue is confusing. Mayor Rustad against, encroaching on residential area.
Mayor Rustad then stated emphatically that Mounds View would be open to all
citizens, and that the Council would not tolerate threats about race, creed
or color.
MSP (Rustad /Johnson) To deny the rezoning. Rustad Aye, Johnson Aye,
Lang Aye, Malvin Aye. Rezoning denied.
Meeting adjourned for ten minutes at 9:40. Meeting reopened at 9:50.
Attorney Meyer's Report:
Mounds View named in complaint for condemnation for new super Trunk Highway #10.
8245 Edgewood Drive included in condemnation. Council decided not to condemn the
deserted house as was previously planned.
The Attorney reported the Village is receiving tax deed for the Lakeside Park
property. He asked the Council whether they would like a clear title. The
Council stated to leave as is.
Ron Fagestrom says he has no objection to an ordinance regarding incinerators.
MSP (Johnson /Malvin) Approve Ordinance #156 requiring incinerators for all
apartments and commercial establishments.
MSP (Malvin /Johnson) Approving Resolution #399, an agreement between Clarence
Smuder and the Village of Mounds View whereby Mr. Smuder agrees to be assessed
for sewer, water and street improvements in Smuder Addition.
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Engineer Boehm's Report:
Elsworth Fankhandle Mobile Home Park financing complete. Plans expected to be
presented to the Council in early October. Construction to begin late 68.
NSSSD contractor wishes to open cut Silver Lake Road. Ramsey County says a
resolution was needed approving of the detour by the Village of Mounds View.
Open cut to last approximately one week to ten days. Mayor Rustad voiced
concern for routing of school buses and he desires the Fire Department and
Police Department be notified that the road is closed.
MSP (Malvin /Johnson) Approving Resolution #400 authorizing said detour
for a period not to exceed two weeks.
The Council has decided to meet with the maintenance employees union agent
Saturday, October 5th at 9:00 A.M. Second budget meeting to follow.
Ron Fagestrom, Fire Chief, explained the need for an increased budget for
the coming year. Mounds View presently is paying $9,000 per year. In 1969
possibly $14,000 to $15,000. The Council gave tentative approval.
Robert Edmond would like to see driveway access problems at two supper clubs
alleviated. The Council reported that the Police have been working on the
problem for the last two weeks.
MSP (Malvin /Lang) To adjourn at 10:30 P.M. 4 Ayess
Respectfully Submitted,
Dennis S. Zyll
Deputy Clerk
4 Ayes