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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1970/11/09MSP The Regular Meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor Rusted at 8:00 P.M. on Monday, November 9,1970, at the Village Hall, 2401 Highway #10, St. Paul, Minnesota 55112. Present: Mayor Rusted Councilman Malvin Councilman Hodges Councilman Blanchard Councilman Neisen PROCEEDINGS OF £HE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA November 9, 1970 Also Present: Clerk- Administrator Zylla Attorney Meyers Engineer Boehm (Blanchard/Hodges) To approve the minutes of October 26, 1970. MSP (Neisen/Rustad) To approve the minutes of November 4, 1970. 5 Ayes At 8:05 P.M. a bid was opened on the 1971 police station wagon by Clerk- Administrator Zylla. MSP (Neisen /Blanchard) To accept the sole bid of Midway Ford for a 1971 Ranch Wagon for a net price less trade of $3,227.00. A 5% bid bond accompanied the bid. Residents Reauests and Comments from the floor Robert Glazer commenting on the Council minutes of October 26th regarding reduced IWO lot sizes stated that he felt it would decrease the value of the larger lots. He thought the Council should hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment. Mr. Baumgartner felt the change was being made on behalf of White Oak Builders. Margaret Leenerts, 2323 County Road I, objected to the street and storm sewer assessment on Greenwood Drive (Project 1970 -1 and 70 -3). She felt that the new street only benefited the houses on Greenwood. She was referred to Engineer Boehm for an explanation. Clerk- Administrator Zvllats Report MSP (Rustad/Hodges) To approve the following licenses: General Contractor House Clinic Store, Inc., Vo Co Construction; Excavating Glenn Rehbein Excavating, Inc. MSP (Blanchard /Hodges) To approve the following bills: General Check #s 4603 -4675, Payroll Check #s 1739 -1758, WS- MINN -45 Check #s 061 -066 and Bond Check 588. Total disbursements $48,227.39. MSP (Neisen Rustad) To set a public hearing to vacate the 11 MOL walkway between Lots 8 and 9, 23 and 24 Block 1 and 8 and 9, 24 and 25 Block 2 Pinewood Terrace for December 14th at 8:30 P.M. Councilman Malvints Report Councilman Malvin read the police report for October. 5 Ayes 5 Ayes 5 Ayes 5 Ayes 5 Ayes Councilman Hodges' Report 2 Councilman Hodges reported that on October 28th the Recreation Committee held a park plan meeting with Brauer and Associates and on November 7th the plan was unanimously accepted by the Committee. Mr. Hodges introduced Tom Hanson and Chuck Hefty the former giving a brief presentation of the Plan. Generally he stressed that our parks lacked cultural and ornamental objectives. He stated that with new acquisitions of from 30 -40 acres in the Minar property, 12 acres for Moga property, and 20 acres for pedestrian easements our park acreage would go to 20 per 1,000 population. After questioning from the Council it was determined that a Master Plan would cost $1,000 per site but that Brauer would furnish some preliminary cost estimates for developing the three aforementioned sites. MSP (Blanchard Neisen) To receive the report from Brauer and Associates. Councilman Hodges stated he wanted to thank Steve Kirchoff for the park name signs. Councilman Blanchard's Report MSP (Blanchard/Malvin) To authorize the installation of street lights at the following locations. By police recommendation: Midway between Hillview and Sherwood on Fairchild tt n tt n n n Sunnyside n tt n n n n Red Oak I! n n tt n tt Eastwood On County Road I and Clifton On the Lois Drive cul de sec By resident petition: Bronson and Jackson Jackson and Laport Councilman Blanchard also announced that at the next NSSSD meeting the formation of a North Suburban Advisory Committee to the Metro Sewer Board will be discussed. The charges to support the committee will be based on flow. Councilman Blanchard stated that use charges to the serviced communities for Quarter 4 were reduced to COO and $1.33 for Quarter 3. Councii,san Neisen's Report Councilman Neisen stated that the water problem on Old Highway 8 and County Road H still exists as the State has not reported back to our inspector yet. Attorney Meyers' Report Attorney Meyers presented quick claim deeds for a perpetual easement for road purposes over the following described properties: The South 40' of the East 153.13' of Lot 82 Knollwood Park. The Easterly 30' of Lot 82, except the Easterly 306.26' and except the North 87.25' Knollwood Park. The South 40' and West 30' of the West 153.13' of the East 306.26' of Lot 82 Knollwood Park. 5 Ayes 5 Ayes The East 30' of Lot 82 except the East 306.26' thereof and except the South 87.25' Knollwood Park. The South 40' of the East 153.13' of Lot 82 Knollwood Park. The East 30' of Lot 82 except the East .306.26' and except the North 87.25' Knollwood Park. 3 Attorney Meyers also stated that he felt any future dedications should be formally accepted and read into the minutes. Attorney Meyers presented a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which reduces lot size requirements in R-1 districts to the Council for review. Engineer Boehm's Report Engineer Boehm presented the legal description necessary for the Gulf Oil road vacation at 135 and TH10 and Highway Avenue. Engineer Boehm stated that he has received a letter from the MSA screening committee which in effect has decided that if you don't use your allotment of MSA funds yearly your future allotment will be reduced accordingly. MSP (Malvin/Blanchard) To accept the final plans and specifications for fencing the water tower (1968 -3 Sch.D) and to advertise for bids on November 23rd at 12 noon.(Fence Improvement Project 1970 -5) Engineer Boehm stated that landscaping around the booster station and wells has been delayed due to inclEment weather. Attorney Meyers stated that he has received a request from the police chief to draft an ordinance regarding narcotic violations not covered by State statutes. Councilman Blanchard felt that the Civil Defense truck should be used if possible to advertise the November 16th golf course hearing. Mr. and Mrs. Birchem, 2761 Sherwood Road, appeared before the Council to seek their assistance in getting some major defects in their home construction repaired. Inspector Skiba was to list the defects with the builder and owner present in the hope that the builder would comply with his directions. Councilman Malvin stated that no more persons should be allowed to move into the apartments on TH10 and Sunrnyside Road until the owners live up to their agreements, like fencing. 5 Ayes MSP (Malvin /Hodges) To adjourn at 9:13 P.M. 5 Ayes R4spectfully Submitted, .1 Dennis S. Zy1)a4/ Clerk- Adminidtrator