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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971/06/14PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA June 14, 1971 The Regular Meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor Rustad at 8:00 P.M. on Monday, June 14, 1971 at the Village Hall, 2401 Highway #10, St. Paul, Minnesota 55112. Present: Mayor Rustad Councilman Blanchard Councilman Neisen Councilman Johnson Absent: Also Present: Clerk- Typist Neumann Attorney Meyers Engineer Boehm Councilman Hodges MSP (Blanchard /Neisen) To approve the minutes of May 24, 1971. 4 Ayes Residents Requests and Comments from the floor MSP (Blanchard /Neisen) To approve a lot split for applicant Dennis Lager, 7629 Knollwood Drive, to divide Lot 24, Spring Lake Park Knolls Addition in half. Mayor Rustad's Report Mayor Rustad read the Police Report for May. He reported that Mounds View's increase in crime in the last year was 94%. Mayor Rustad stated that there is a need for a plain police car. The cost would be $2,800.00. 4 Ayes Councilman Johnson asked if this would be an emergency vehicle. Mayor Rustad said no, it will supplement, not replace the present vehicles. MSP (Rustad/Blanchard) To approve the ordering of a plain police car. 4 Ayes Councilman Blanchard's Report Councilman Blanchard reported that the League of Minnesota Municipalities Convention had been very interesting and informative. Councilman Blanchard stated that a 1971 JLate Building Code law was being prepared. This will go into effect in July of 1972. Councilman Blanchard also asked if Ardan Avenue between Spring Lake Road and Groveland had been blocked off. Inspector Skiba stated it had not been blocked off but that he would check into the matter. Councilman Neisen's Report Councilman Neisen reported that he enjoyed the League of Minnesota Municipalities Convention very much. Councilman Neisen stated that Spring Lake had been treated for "itch" on June 12th. Councilman Neisen also reported that the sweeping of the sand off of the streets is in progress. They are working on the North side of the Village now. MSP (Rustad /Blanchard) To approve the following bills: General checks #5134 -5197, WS- MINN -45 checks #090 -091, Bond check #594 and Payroll checks #2107 -2128. Total disbursements $106,394.42. 4 Ayes MSP (Neisen /Rustad) To approve the following transfers: To Sewer Bond from Project, transfer interest on sale of $250,000 bond issue dated 12/1/67 per auditor in the amount of $1,101.64, check 5198; To Project from WS- MINN -45, transfer all costs from Project 1970 -5, the fencing of Tower #2, in the amount of $2,054.07, check 092; and To Sewer Bond from WS- MINN -45, transfer money necessary to cover interest payments due 2 -1 -70, 8 -1 -70, and 2 -1 -71 on HUD bonds, per auditor, in the amount of $50,696.00, check 093. 4 Ayes Councilman Johnson's Report 2 MSP (Blanchard /Neisen) To approve the following licenses: Asphalt C S Blacktopping; Cement Work Duane Jackson Const. Co., Jerry Fleagle Concrete; Excavating Brighton Excavating; Gas Supplier Northern Propane Gas Co.; Plastering or Outside Stucco Joe Nelson Stucco Co.; Sign Billboard Erector Brede, Inc., Signcrafters Outdoor Display; Transient Merchant Randall Nelson for Sno- Kones; General Contractor Harstad -Todd Const. Co., Miles Const. of St. Paul, Inc., Kleven Fence Co., T.M. Willmus Const., R. Hesse Const. Co., Harold E. Julien, Lyle J. Kaufenberg, Gorco Const. Co., Arvid J. Birkeland, Arnold H. Johnson, Dailey Homes, Inc., DeGardner Const.; Heating American Oil Co., Superior Furnace Co., Union Oil Co., Cronstroms Htg. Air Cond., Ideal Sheet Metal Inc.; Sewer and Water Berghorst Plumbing, Olsons Plumbing, Beaver Plumbing, Thompson Plumbing, Jarson's Service Co.; Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor 410 Rita M. Waste d /b /a B R Liquor; Cabaret, Restaurant, Sunday Liquor, On Sale Intoxicating Liquor Robert Waste Gerald Waste d /b /a Launching Pad Supper Club; Cabaret, Restaurant, Sunday Liquor, On Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor Anthony Donatelle d /b /a Donatelle's Supper Club and Bennett Goldberg Burton Rozman d /b /a Mermaid Cocktail Lcunge,Inc. Attorney Meyers' Report Attorney Meyers reported that the County Attorney, Tom Quale, has the Chies Bros. papers on his desk and before him to be worked on. Attorney Meyers presented a letter to Don Hodges from himself dated June 4th regarding the acquisition of the John Moga property which is approximately 10 acres for use as a municipal park. The following four points were included in the letter. 2 That in return for this conveyance Mr. Maga would retain a life estate in said premises, which wouki permit him to live on said premises for the rest of his life. The property would not be acquired by the municipality until after Mr. Moga's death, at which time said property would be developed along the lines as more fully set out in the park planner's proposal. 1 That Mr. Moga convey to the Village of Mounds View his property, free and clear of all encumbrances, except taxes and assessments, with a restriction on said conveyance that the property be used for park purposes only and that as much of the premises as possible be retained in their original or restored condition as a historical place of interest. 4 Ayes Engineer Boehm's Report Meeting recessed at 8:29 P.M. The hearing adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Engineer Boehm's Report continued. 3 3 The Village would pay, assume or abate all taxes and assessments on said property in consideration of the conveyance of the fee title to the Village. 4 The property upon being developed as a public park and /or historical site would carry an appropriate name commemorating Mr. Moga's contribution to the Village of Mounds View, such as Moga Park, Rice Creek Park or another suitable name. MSP (Neisen /Johnson) To appoint the Clerk to prepare a letter with the above points included to be sent to Mr. Moga. Engineer Boehm stated that he had received a complaint about flooding from Mr. B. Teslow, 7932 Fairchild Avenue. Engineer Boehm said there is no possible way the flooding could be caused from the drainage swale and that it must be coming through the basement walls. Engineer Boehm reported on the Utilities Relocation Agreement between the Village eld the State of Minnesota. The street vacation hearing was brought to order at 8:30 P.M. Attorney Meyers read the legal notice for the vacation of street right -of -way for the property described as follows: The North 30' of Holschuh Addition dedicated for Woodale Drive. Engineer Boehm pointed out the area on the map. Mayor Rustad called for objections. There were none. Attorney Meyers stated there are no utilities in and that no public purpose for the right -of -way exists. MSP (Neisen /Johnson) To adopt Resolution #524 vacating the street right -of -way for the North 30' of Holschuh Addition dedicated for Woodale Drive. Arnold Johnson, builder, requested permission to take out a building permit for the lot abutting the above 30 feet. There were no objections, however a discussion followed on the side yard setback. Attorney Meyers read the Utilities Relocation Agreement. utilities put in under N-w STH 10 on Jackson Drive and on Mayor Rustad stated that perhaps the Revolving Ft d money Attorney Meyers recommended that the agreement be signed. MSP (Blanchard /Rustad) To adopt Resolution #525 approving the Relocation Agreement between the Village of Mounds View and the MSP (Neisen /Blanchard) To adjourn at 8:50 P.M. This would be for Long Lake Road. could be used for this. Respectfully Submitted, M. Neumann, Clerk- Typist Utilities State of Minnesota. 4 Ayes! 4 Ayes 4 Ayes 4 Ayes