HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973/08/13A Regular Meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by
Mayor Nelsen at 8:01 P.M. on August 13, 1973 at the Mounds View Village Hall,
2401 Highway #10, St. Paul, Minnesota 55112.
Present:
PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
MSP (Hodges Pickar) To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July
23,
Mayor Neisen's Report
Mayor Neisen
Councilman Hodges
Councilman Baumgartner
Councilman Johnson
Councilman Pickar
1973. 5 Ayes
MSP (Johnson- Hodges) To approve the minutes of the special meeting of
August 6, 1973. 4 Ayes
Baumgartner Abstained
Mayor Neisen read the police report for July.
Also Present:
Attorney Meyers
Engineer Bearden
Administrative Sec. Wamhoff
Absent: Clerk- Administrator Zylla
Mayor Nelsen announced that Clerk- Administrator Zylla had talked with Mr.
Dean Anklan of Ramsey County concerning the stop light that is to be installed
at County Road I and Quincy Street. Mr. Anklan had stated that the intent of
the Board is to pay 50/50. He is in the process of preparing an agreement
for Mounds View to pay its share plus 50/ of the maintenance costs.
Mayor Neisen stated that 405 letters were sent to persons in the Village
whondid not haverhouse numbers postedcon their homes or businesses as is
required in Chapter 47 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. Mayor Neisen
commented that considering there were approximately 2,200 homes in the Village,
the 405 homes without numbers seemed a small amount.
Mayor Neisen also mentioned that if anyone was interested in going to a meeting
the Sail and Water Conservation District would be holding one on August 14 and
16.
The Mayor announced that Clerk- Administrator Zylla was on vacation and that
his assistant was present at the Council meeting.
Administrative Secretary Wamhoff's Report
MSP (Baumgartner- Hodges) To approve the following licenses: Asphalt
J. Leon Tony Yanis; General Contractor Alandale Builders, Inc., Gilbert
Construction Co., James Lund Construction, Miles Garage Co.; Heating Sassco,
Inc., Runyon Plumbing, Home Heating Air Conditioning, Sewer Water
Hokanson Plumbing, Inc.; Sign Billboard LeRoy Sign, Inc.; Transient
Merchant John L. Washburn to sell potatoes and sweet corn at the intersection
of Highway #10 and County Road 1. 5 Ayes
MSP (Baumgartner Hodges) To approve the following bills: General Fund
checks #7538 thru #7611, Payroll Account checks #1037 and #1038, Payroll
checks #447 thru #481 and transfer check #7612 transferring $11,382.44 to
Payroll Account to pay gross pay of August 15, 1973: From General $9,256.36,
from Water $1,354.00, from Sewer $772.08. Total disbursements amounting
to $76,802.54. 5
Mayor Nelsen read Addendum #1 to the Special Use Permit Agreement dated June
26, 1972 from Century Motor Freight, Inc. requesting a name change to Century
Mercury Motor Freight Inc., and asking that they be allowed to construct a
32' x 45' storage building and a 12' x 12' storage tank building.
MSP (Johnson- Hodges) To approve Addendum No. 1- Special Use Permit Agreement
authorizing a name change from Century Motor Freight, Inc. to Century Mercury
Motor Freight Inc. and allowing the construction of a 32' x 45' storage building
and a 12' x 12' storage tank building and authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk
to sign it.
Mayor Neisen brought before the Council an application for a Residential
Kennel License by Lloyd and Susan Schommer, Jr. which contained signatures
of 50% of the affected property owners within 500 feet of their land.
MSP (Neisen- Pickar) To set a hearing for September 10, 1973 at 8:30 P.M. to
consider the issuance of a Residential Kennel License to Lloyd and Susan
Schommer, Jr.
Mayor Neisen read Resolution #610 authorizing the execution of Joint Powers
agreement entitled "Joint and Cooperative Agreement, Joint Minnesota Gas
Rate Regulatory Board and designating the Clerk- Administrator as Director.
Mayor Neisen then explained to the audience why municipalities having gas
service from Northern States Power deem it desirable for Mounds View and
other participating communities to establish a Gas Rate Regulatory Board.
MSP (Johnson Baumgartner) To adopt Resolution #610 authorizing the execution
of joint powers agreement entitled "Joint and Cooperative Agreement, Joint
Minnesota Gas Rate Regulatory Board and designating the Clerk- Administrator
as Director.
Mayor Neisen read a letter from the First State Bank of New Brighton asking
that the Village of Mounds View sign a new pledge assignment of securities
in lieu of bond by public depositors in the amount of $250,000 in place of
the 200,000 FICB's pledged to the Village of Mounds View which matured on
August 1, 1973.
Councilman Johnson's Report
Councilman Johnson presented a petition signed by 27 people to have two street
lights installed between 7701 and 7889 Woodlawn Drive.
Councilman Johnson reported that on Friday, August 3 he had attended a Labor
Relations seminar at the Raddison South. During the 1973 legislative session
5 Ayes;
5 Ayes
5 Ayes
MSP (Hodges- Johnson) To approve the assignment of $250,000 in securities
authorized by the First State Bank of New Brighton and authorizing the treasurer
to sign it. 5 Ayes
(Johnson Pickar) To notify NSP to install two street lights between 7701
and 7889 Woodlawn Drive. 5 Ayes
a stringent law was passed which gives public employees the right to strike.
Previously it was illegal for any public employee to strike. A labor
negotiator representing the League of Minnesota Municipalities was a member
of the panel. Their discussion seemed to indicate that the law should be
tightened up some. Councilman Johnson said it was a very informative seminar.
He stated that Mounds View has retained the services of a professional
negotiator and he believes that we are very fortunate to have Mr. Cy Smythe,
who is also a Professor at the University of Minnesota, as our negotiator.
Councilman Johnson explained that by using the services of a negotiator
from the League of Minnesota Municipalities, the Village is saving quite a
lot of money since normally negotiators charge approximately $50.00 per
hour and we are paying a flat fee of $850.00. Mayor Neisen added that their
offices can handle all grievances throughout the year, and that their legal
staff are at our disposal to answer any questions we may have.
Mr. Robert Haake, 1740 County Road I, asked at what level public employees
can strike. Councilman Johnson answered that according to the 1973 Legislature
all public employees can strike,if they are considered non essential.
Mayor Neisen stated that our maintenance sr.n belong to Local #49 and our
policemen to Local #320. Mr. Haake then asked if just those public employees
belonging to unions could strike. Councilman Johnson answered that technically
any public employee could strike even though he did not belong to a union.
The reporter from the New Brighton Bulletin asked how they were going to
tighten up the law and Councilman Johnson said that Mr. Smythe hadn't really
stated how they planned to accomplish that.
Mayor Neisen said what was needed was a clarification of words as it hasn't
yet been established who are the essential employees. Councilman Johnson
said that since there is a law stating that all have a right to strike,
someone will most likely test the law at sometime in the future and until
then we won't really know who are considered essential employees. The
New Brighton Bulletin reporter then asked if policemen weren't considered
essential. Councilman Johnson replied by saying that very few people knew.
As an example he stated that garbage men could be considered non essential in
sub zero weather, but would be very essential when the temperature soared.
Councilman Baumgartner's Report
Councilman Baumgartner read the Planning Commission minutes of July 25, 1973.
Mayor Neisen stated no action should be taken by the Council on the proposed
Korsgaden Addition as we are awaiting a response from the Ramsey County Plat
Commission before final approval is given.
MSP (Pickar- Johnson) To approve the subdivision of Lot 60 Spring Lake Park
Hillview Addition into 2 lots, one 80' x 231' and one 85' x 231' and a
variance of 2.7' for the side yard set back on the existing building.
Councilman Baumgartnet read from' the minutes that the Planning( Commission
had approved tha request of 7 -11 Stores to build a store on the of
County Road H2 and Silver Lake Road with reservation for a potential 2400
sq. ft. building instead of the 2000 sq. ft. building as presented with
adjusted dimensions as noted on the plans.
5 Ayes
Councilman Baumgartner then asked Mrs. Haake about the reservation on the
size. She explained that 7 -11 could build a 2400 sq. ft. building thereby
having room to put in microwave ovens for quick food service.
The Council specified they would much prefer the 2000 sq. ft. building as
was presented on the plans, thereby eliminating eating on the premises.
Mr. Dan Coe, representing 7 -11 Stores which originate out of Dallas, Texas
was present in the audience and answered questions regarding the type and
size of store the property would accomodate. He stated that basically the
store relies on the sale of staple items such as bread, milk, butter and eggs
and on those items they stay very competitive with surrounding supermarkets.
Mayor Neisen asked that plans should be made so that the Village could
acquire a greenway easement on the east and south of 15 feet instead of
the 10 feet recommended by the planning commission.
Mrs. Haake said there would be room on the south side for a 15 foot easement
but not on the east due to parking problems.
Councilman Johnson asked if they realized that the Tom Thumb Store was a
block away. Mr. Coe replied yes, but he didn't think it would take business
away from either store as they would be on opposite sides of Silver Lake Road.
And, with all the new apartment units on County Road H2 he expected the
7 -11 Store to be quite busy and would not detract from Tom Thumb's business.
Mr. Coe also mentioned that his company is opening about 500 stores a year and
75 or 80 are to be in the Twin Cities area.
Mr. Coe then showed copies of the plan to the Council and in answer to Mr.
Johnson's question stated that the stores are not a franchise, but are
built and operated solely by 7 -11 personnel.
MSP Neisen- Hodges) To grant issuance of a building permit to 7 -11 Stores
subject to the one variation that it would be a 2,000 square foot building
instead of 2,400 square foot building, subject to the final approval of
the building inspector ani fire chief with a 10 foot greenway easement for
recreational purposes on the east and south. The easement being shown on
the deed as a recreational easement.
Mayor Neisen asked how long it would take to develop and Mr. Coe replied
that construction should take place within the next three weeks.
Councilman Baumgartner stated that a Recreation Commission meeting was held
July 26, 1973 with two guests being present. Mr. Gerald Hefland, Park and
Recreation Director for Shoreview and Mr. Tom Wicklund, Park and Recreation
Director for New Brighton were there to discuss their jobs and duties as
director. It was found that New Brighton has 235 acres devoted to parks
with a population of 22,700 and a projected population of 35,000 and they
employ 7 people in their recreation department. Shoreview has 30 acres
in parks with a population of 13,800 and a projected population of 35,000
and they employ 2 people in their department. Budgets were also discussed.
Councilman Baumgartner reported that on July 29th he and Clerk- Administrator
Zylia had met with Mr. Engelsma of Kraus Anderson and Mr. Minar about obtaining
additional park land. The land is available but at a price. Councilman
Baumgartner doubts that any land will be donated.
5 Ayes
Councilman Baumgartner then presented the Council with a petition which had
been presented to the Recreation Commission by Jackie Coplin and held the
signatures of eight persons which live near Woodcrest Park. The petition
requested a name change of Woodcrest Park to Nelson Memorial Park due to
the recent tragedy of the death of the two Nelson boys.
MS (Baumgartner- Johnson) To change the name of Woodcrest Park to Nelson
Memorial Park.
Mr. Robert Haake asked to be recognized and proceeded to state just why he
was against such a change. He replied that he was not unsympathetic with
the tragedy the family had to endure and when he first heard of the plan to
change the name, he thought it was a good idea. But, on further thought
he had changed his opinion. He believed that it would set a precedent and
that the Council would have to face similar situations in the future which
would involve the Council ii tryifig<to decide who was worthy of such a
distinction. The parks had been named for the area in which they were located
and he felt it was best to leave them with their original name.
Mrs. Isabelle Willie, 7911 Spring Lake Road agreed with Mr. Haake and suggested
that instead of changing the name of the park why not make a memorial in the
park such as dedicating a flag pole or some such thing.
Mrs. Betty Wall, 5425 Quincy Street explained how they treated such things
at Unity Hospital since she is a hospital board member. A plaque is placed
in the chapel as a memorial.
Mayor Neisen said that he had received some calls from people south of the
park and they had stated that they were not against it, but they really weren't
for it either. Mayor Neisen agreed that possibly some item could be
dedicated to the Nelson boys since they had helped alot with the hockey
rink in Woodcrest Park.
It was then suggested by Mrs. Haake that possibly the hockey rink could
be dedicated to the boys and naming it Nelson Rink.
Mrs. Wall asked if the parents agreed to having the name of the park changed.
Councilman Baumgartner stated that the parents had said if there was any
opposition to drop the matter.
Councilman Johnson asked for alternatives, and suggestions were those of
naming the rink after the boys, dedicating a flag pole or drinking fountain
with an engraved plaque attached.
Councilman Baumgartner then withdrew his motion and Councilman Johnson with-
drew his second. The issue was tabled until there could be further action
agreeable to all.
Councilman Pickar's Report
At the Lakeside Park Commission meeting of July 26th the results of swimming
registration were discussed. 283 children had registered for swimming this
year. Thu Commission also voted to tie in with Spring Lake Park High School
when looking for a life guard. Councilman Pickar said the price was right
as they were doing it free.
Mayor Neisen stated he received some calls on disturbances by groups of
people at Lakeside Park. The police reported that when they arrived to look
into these disturbances only one or two people were at the Park. Councilman
Pickar then stated that vandalism is much less this year than in the past.
Councilman Hodges asked if the Lakeside Park Commission had plans for a
skating rink at the park this winter. Councilman Picker said he couldn't
say definitely since Spring Lake Park had cut back its funds.
Mrs. Willie asked if it was possible to get more lights at the park since it
was so terribly dark. Councilman Pickar said the Commission will study the possibiliy.
Councilman Hodges said that he noticed that the fence was broken in places and
Councilman Pickar stated that the fence is going to be taken down as it isn't
doing much good and that the maintenance on it is too high. They have plans to
make a border with some type of hedge.
Mayor Neisen commented on Co proposed bike trails and a meeting he had
attendee: with the Ramsey County League of Municipalities on this subject.
RCLM is working on a proposal to establish a Ramsey County trail system. With
several types of trails being planned in the county cooperative planning
among municipalities is needed. Mayor Neisen stated that there are 10 times
as many bicycle accidents as all accidents in football, baseball, and hockey
put together. Mayor Neisen said that the bike trails would greatly reduce
bicycle accidents. He stated that New Brighton has proposed bike trails
and Shoreview is making progress in that direction. He felt Mounds View
should do some planning in this area.
Engineer Bearden's Report
Engineer Bearden stated that bids for the water main at the new Mounds View
Square Shopping Center have been received. Ray Freeman Sewer Water was the
low bidder at $19,036.72. The engineer suggested that the bids be acknowledged
asrrepeived, but should not be awarded as yet and to table the bids for the
time being.
Engineer Bearden stated that the developer, Paster Enterprises has not broken
ground, but had been told that subject to approval they hoped to start the
2nd weekend in August.
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MSP (Neisen Pickar) To acknowledge the bids as received and to table them
at the present time. 5 Ayes
Engineer Bearden noted that he had received a copy of a letter sent to the
Village of Mounds View from the Metropolitan Sewer Board which presented a
sewer plan by the City of Blaine and asking for our comments within 14 days.
Engineer Bearden saw no reason to respond to the letter as it would not
affect Mounds View adversely.
Engineer Bearden also brought to the Council's attention a letter he had
received from H S Asphalt asking that the completion date of August 1, 1973
be extended due to other utilities holding up their progress. Engineer
Bearden recommended to the Council that this matter be tabled at this time.
The penalty for not completing the project would be for H S Asphalt to
pi k up the inspection and engineering costs beyond the August 1 deadline date.
Engineer Bearden said H S will have to show just cause before an extension
should be granted.
To adjourn at 9:40 P.M.
MSP (Baumgartner- Pickar)
Respectfully Submitted,
Maelle Wamhoff,
Administrative Secretary